Seaport · United States
Port of Anchorage
Anchorage (United States) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 19800). It lies on the Cook Inlet.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USANC
- World Port Index no.
- 19800
- Coordinates
- 61.22°N, 149.90°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Cook Inlet; Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Alaska
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 4.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- 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) | 5,220 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,220 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,680 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Anchorage, 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 9 - Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea - Beaufort Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Anchorage
Where is Port of Anchorage?
Anchorage (United States) lies on the Cook Inlet, at about 61.22°N, 149.90°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Anchorage?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USANC for Anchorage. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Anchorage from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,220 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,680 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Anchorage?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Anchorage 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.