Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Banten
Banten (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 50925). It lies on the Indian Ocean, Java Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDBTN
- World Port Index no.
- 50925
- Coordinates
- 6.02°S, 105.97°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Indian Ocean, Java Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Jawa
- 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 17.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 1,010 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,000 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,610 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Banten, with full port guides:
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 50 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 270 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 410 nm
- Singapore · 460 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 Banten
Where is Port of Banten?
Banten (Indonesia) lies on the Indian Ocean, Java Sea, at about 6.02°S, 105.97°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Banten?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDBTN for Banten. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Banten from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,010 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,610 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Banten?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Banten 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.