Port of Tampico (MXTAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tampico (UN/LOCODE MXTAM) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 22.2167° N, 97.8667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Mexico East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tampico
Where is Port of Tampico located?
Port of Tampico is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 22.2167° N, 97.8667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tampico?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tampico is MXTAM — country code MX, location code TAM.
How deep is Port of Tampico?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tampico has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tampico?
Port of Tampico reports a maximum draft of 10.7 m, a maximum length of 229.2 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tampico require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tampico.
What type of harbor is Port of Tampico?
Port of Tampico is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tampico have?
Port of Tampico is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tampico are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9360), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →