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Porto VesmeIT PVE
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UNLOCODEIT PVE
CountryItaly
Water BodyMediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth14 m
Lat39.1940
Lng8.3840
Classificationindustrial_202606
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About This Seaport
Zinc, lead and alumina set the rhythm of Portovesme, an industrial port on the south-west coast of Sardinia rather than a general-cargo gateway. Glencore's Portovesme S.r.l. runs a major lead and zinc smelting and refining operation here, using two dedicated berths to bring in concentrates and ship out refined metal, with throughput in the region of four million tonnes. The same industrial estate hosts Eurallumina, one of Europe's largest alumina refineries, adding bauxite and alumina to the cargo mix. Containers and conventional breakbulk play virtually no role; forwarders moving boxes to Sardinia rely on Cagliari and its Porto Canale transhipment terminal instead. In 2025 the European Commission designated Glencore's Portovesme Critical Raw Materials Hub a "Strategic Project," underlining the site's role in metals rather than merchant shipping. Inland links run by road and regional rail across the Sulcis-Iglesiente district.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Vesme?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Porto Vesme is IT PVE. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Porto Vesme located?▼
The port of Porto Vesme is located in Italy (Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Porto Vesme?▼
Porto Vesme is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Porto Vesme?▼
The channel depth of Porto Vesme is 14 meters.
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39.19400, 8.38400
Channel depth: 14 m
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