Seaport · United States
Port of Barrow
Barrow (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 20480). It lies on the Arctic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USBRW
- World Port Index no.
- 20480
- Coordinates
- 71.28°N, 156.78°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Alaska Continued
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 9.1 m |
|---|
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 4,920 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,920 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,340 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Barrow, 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 9 - Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea - Beaufort Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Barrow
Where is Port of Barrow?
Barrow (United States) lies on the Arctic Ocean, at about 71.28°N, 156.78°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Barrow?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USBRW for Barrow. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Barrow from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,920 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,340 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Barrow?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Barrow 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.