Port of Sumqayit

AZSUQ🇦🇿Azerbaijan

Port Location

Port Arrivals & Departures

Vessel Traffic

Port of Sumqayit AZSUQ

1 credit per call

Unlock Vessel Traffic

See vessels in port, arriving & departing — all in one board.

1 credit per call
Checking credits…View all credit packs →
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Details stay hidden until unlocked.

About Port of Sumqayit

Sumqayit is a port located on the Caspian Sea coast of Azerbaijan. It serves as a key industrial hub, handling bulk cargo and general cargo. The port is equipped to accommodate various vessel types operating on the Caspian Sea.

Current Conditions

Loading current conditions…

Vessel Limits

Elevation
-12m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12954383 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AZSUQ
Country
🇦🇿Azerbaijan
Time Zone
UTC+4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AZ-SM
Area
Caspian Sea
Latitude
40.6153°
Longitude
49.6252°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Sumqayit in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at AZSUQ — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sumqayit?

+

The approach to Sumqayit is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Amburan Mayakı Lighthouse at 16.5 NM to the E. Other aids include Qız Qalası (17.8 NM SSE), Böyük Zirə (23.5 NM SE), Şüvəlan (29.4 NM ESE), Abşeron (34.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Sumqayit?

+

You can track vessels near Sumqayit (AZSUQ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Sumqayit?

+

The Port of Sumqayit is a port in AZ. Its UN/LOCODE is AZSUQ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE AZSUQ mean?

+

The first two characters, AZ, are the ISO country code for AZ. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sumqayit?

+

The Port of Sumqayit operates in the UTC+4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.