Seaport · Guam
Port of Apra Harbor
Apra Harbor (Guam) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56550). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Guam
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GUAPR
- World Port Index no.
- 56550
- Coordinates
- 13.45°N, 144.62°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Guam
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 315.8 m |
| Max vessel beam | 50.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Steam
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 2,220 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,210 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,210 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Apra Harbor, 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 10 - Oregon Washington Hawaii and Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Apra Harbor
Where is Port of Apra Harbor?
Apra Harbor (Guam) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 13.45°N, 144.62°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Apra Harbor?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GUAPR for Apra Harbor. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Apra Harbor?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 315.8 m, beam 50.0 m for Apra Harbor. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Apra Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,220 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,210 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Shimizu, Yokohama.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Apra Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Apra Harbor 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.