Port of Veracruz (MXVER): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Veracruz (UN/LOCODE MXVER) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 19.2000° N, 96.1333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 24 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- 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 Veracruz
Where is Port of Veracruz located?
Port of Veracruz is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 19.2000° N, 96.1333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Veracruz?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Veracruz is MXVER — country code MX, location code VER.
How deep is Port of Veracruz?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Veracruz has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 24 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Veracruz?
Port of Veracruz reports a maximum draft of 12.8 m, a maximum length of 336.7 m, a maximum beam of 48.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Veracruz require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Veracruz.
What type of harbor is Port of Veracruz?
Port of Veracruz is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Veracruz have?
Port of Veracruz is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Veracruz are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →