Seaport · Greenland
Port of Aasiaat
Aasiaat (Greenland) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 760). It lies on the Baffin Bay.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Greenland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GLJEG
- World Port Index no.
- 760
- Coordinates
- 68.71°N, 52.87°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Greenland West Coast
- Other names
- Egedesminde
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 33.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.6 m |
| Max vessel length | 136.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,960 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,360 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Aasiaat, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Aasiaat
Where is Port of Aasiaat?
Aasiaat (Greenland) lies on the Baffin Bay, at about 68.71°N, 52.87°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aasiaat?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GLJEG for Aasiaat. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Aasiaat?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 136.0 m, draft 7.5 m for Aasiaat. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Aasiaat have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Aasiaat. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Aasiaat from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,960 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,360 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Halifax, Montreal, Liverpool.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Aasiaat?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Aasiaat through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.