Seaport · United States
Port of Alameda
Alameda (United States) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 16330). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USNGZ
- World Port Index no.
- 16330
- Coordinates
- 37.78°N, 122.27°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- United States W Coast
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 15.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 6,800 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,330 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Alameda, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 7 - Pacific Coast: California.
Frequently asked questions about Alameda
Where is Port of Alameda?
Alameda (United States) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 37.78°N, 122.27°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Alameda?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USNGZ for Alameda. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Alameda from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,800 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,330 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Oakland, Los Angeles, Long Beach.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Alameda?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Alameda 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.