Seaport · United States
Port of Big Port Walter
Big Port Walter (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 19370). It lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USPWR
- World Port Index no.
- 19370
- Coordinates
- 56.38°N, 134.73°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Alaska
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,760 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,770 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,230 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Big Port Walter, 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 8 - Alaska: Dixon Entrance to Cape Spencer - Cape Spencer.
Frequently asked questions about Big Port Walter
Where is Port of Big Port Walter?
Big Port Walter (United States) lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters, at about 56.38°N, 134.73°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Big Port Walter?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USPWR for Big Port Walter. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Big Port Walter from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,760 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,230 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 Big Port Walter?
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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.