Seaport · Samoa
Port of Apia
Apia (Samoa) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 55670). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Samoa
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- WSAPW
- World Port Index no.
- 55670
- Coordinates
- 13.82°S, 171.77°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Somoa Western
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 200.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 9.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 5,070 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,050 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,240 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Apia, 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. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Apia
Where is Port of Apia?
Apia (Samoa) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 13.82°S, 171.77°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Apia?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE WSAPW for Apia. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Apia from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,070 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,240 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Auckland, Tauranga, Brisbane.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Apia?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Apia 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.