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UNLOCODEPT VDC
CountryPortugal
Water BodyNorth Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeCoastal (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat41.7000
Lng-8.8333
Classificationindustrial_202606
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About This Seaport
Around one million tonnes of cargo move through Viana do Castelo each year, handled on both banks of the River Lima where it meets the Atlantic. The traffic is dominated by breakbulk general cargo together with dry and liquid bulk: paper, timber and granite head outbound, while tropical hardwood, steel sheet, fish, machinery and bulk cement come in. The port's signature asset is the West Sea shipyard, which builds, converts and repairs vessels up to roughly 37,000 tonnes across two dry docks and 700 m of berths. Containers and reefer traffic are marginal here, so liner box shippers generally use nearby Leixões (Porto) or Vigo across the Spanish border. Road and rail links follow the northern Portuguese coastal corridor into the hinterland. For project and breakbulk consignments or ship repair, Viana do Castelo earns its place; for scheduled container services, Leixões is the better fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Viana Do Castelo?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Viana Do Castelo is PT VDC. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Viana Do Castelo located?▼
The port of Viana Do Castelo is located in Portugal (North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Viana Do Castelo?▼
Viana Do Castelo is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Viana Do Castelo?▼
The channel depth of Viana Do Castelo is 7.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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41.70000, -8.83333
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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