Seaport · Philippines
Port of Bais
Bais (Philippines) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59080). It lies on the Philippine inland seas.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHBAI
- World Port Index no.
- 59080
- Coordinates
- 9.60°N, 123.12°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Philippine Islands
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telefax
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) | 970 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 950 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,160 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bais, 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. 162 (Enroute) - Philippine Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Bais
Where is Port of Bais?
Bais (Philippines) lies on the Philippine inland seas, at about 9.60°N, 123.12°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bais?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHBAI for Bais. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bais from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 970 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,160 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bais?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bais 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.