Port of Tuxpan (MXTUX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tuxpan (UN/LOCODE MXTUX) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 20.9500° N, 97.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- 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 Tuxpan
Where is Port of Tuxpan located?
Port of Tuxpan is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 20.9500° N, 97.4000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tuxpan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tuxpan is MXTUX — country code MX, location code TUX.
How deep is Port of Tuxpan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tuxpan has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tuxpan?
Port of Tuxpan reports a maximum length of 294.1 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tuxpan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tuxpan.
What type of harbor is Port of Tuxpan?
Port of Tuxpan is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tuxpan have?
Port of Tuxpan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tuxpan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →