Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Bitung
Bitung (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 52065). It lies on the Molucca Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDBIT
- World Port Index no.
- 52065
- Coordinates
- 1.43°N, 125.18°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Molucca Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sulawesi
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- 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
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 1,230 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,210 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bitung, with full port guides:
- Manila · 830 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 910 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 1,020 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 1,190 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 Bitung
Where is Port of Bitung?
Bitung (Indonesia) lies on the Molucca Sea, at about 1.43°N, 125.18°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bitung?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDBIT for Bitung. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bitung from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,230 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,590 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bitung?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bitung 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.