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Port of Makhachkala

RUMCX🇷🇺Russia

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About Port of Makhachkala

Also known as: Kanal Imeni Oktjabr'skoj Revoljucii, Kanal Imeni Oktyabr'skoy Revolyutsii, Kanal Imeni Oktyabr’skoy Revolyutsii, Канал Имени Октябрьской Революции

Makhachkala is a Russian port on the Caspian Sea, established in 1844. It serves as a key maritime gateway for the region.

Background
Makhachkala, previously known as Petrovskoye (1844–1857) and Port-Petrovsk (1857–1921), or by the local Kumyk name of Anji, is the capital and largest city of Dagestan, Russia. The city is located on the Caspian Sea, covering an area of 468.13 square kilometres, with a population of over 623,254 residents, while the urban agglomeration covers over 3,712 square kilometres, with a population of roughly 1 million residents. Makhachkala is the fourth-largest city in the Caucasus, the largest city in the North Caucasus and the North Caucasian Federal District, as well as the third-largest city on the Caspian Sea, after Baku and Rasht. The city is extremely ethnically diverse, with a minor ethnic Russian population.

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Elevation
11m

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History

Established
1844

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UN/LOCODE
RUMCX
Country
🇷🇺Russia
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Caspian Sea
Latitude
42.9975°
Longitude
47.4970°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12007413 →
Wikidata
Q5168 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
mkala.ru →
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How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Makhachkala?

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You can track vessels near Makhachkala (RUMCX) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for RUMCX on the live map.

Where is the Port of Makhachkala?

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The Port of Makhachkala is a port in RU. Its UN/LOCODE is RUMCX — 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 RUMCX mean?

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The first two characters, RU, are the ISO country code for RU. 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 Makhachkala?

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The Port of Makhachkala operates in the UTC+3 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.