Seaport · China
Port of Basuo
Basuo (China) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57768). It lies on the Gulf of Tonkin.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNBSP
- World Port Index no.
- 57768
- Coordinates
- 19.10°N, 108.62°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Tonkin; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China
- Other names
- Dongfong
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 510 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 520 nm |
| Hai Phong | 150 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Basuo, with full port guides:
- Lach Huyen (Hai Phong) · 140 nm
- Hai Phong · 150 nm
- Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port) · 160 nm
- Guangzhou (Nansha) · 360 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. 161 (Enroute) - South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Frequently asked questions about Basuo
Where is Port of Basuo?
Basuo (China) lies on the Gulf of Tonkin, at about 19.10°N, 108.62°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Basuo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNBSP for Basuo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Basuo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 510 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 150 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lach Huyen (Hai Phong), Hai Phong, Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Basuo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Basuo 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.