Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Bialla
Bialla (Papua New Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56840). It lies on the Bismarck Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGBAA
- World Port Index no.
- 56840
- Coordinates
- 5.30°S, 150.98°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bismarck Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Bismarck Archipelago
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
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) | 2,810 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,790 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bialla, 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. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Bialla
Where is Port of Bialla?
Bialla (Papua New Guinea) lies on the Bismarck Sea, at about 5.30°S, 150.98°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bialla?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGBAA for Bialla. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bialla from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,810 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bialla?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bialla 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.