Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Banjarmasin
Banjarmasin (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51890). It lies on the Java Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDBDJ
- World Port Index no.
- 51890
- Coordinates
- 3.33°S, 114.58°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Java Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Indonesia - Borneo
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 20.1 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 120.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 20.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 970 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 950 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,520 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Banjarmasin, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 260 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 330 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 490 nm
- Singapore · 710 nm
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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Banjarmasin
Where is Port of Banjarmasin?
Banjarmasin (Indonesia) lies on the Java Sea, at about 3.33°S, 114.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Banjarmasin?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDBDJ for Banjarmasin. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Banjarmasin?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 120.0 m, beam 20.0 m for Banjarmasin. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Banjarmasin from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 970 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,520 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Banjarmasin?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Banjarmasin 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.