Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Cirebon
Cirebon (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51010). It lies on the Java Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDCBN
- World Port Index no.
- 51010
- Coordinates
- 6.72°S, 108.57°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Java Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Jawa
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 150.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- 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) | 1,050 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,040 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,660 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cirebon, with full port guides:
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 110 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 110 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 250 nm
- Singapore · 560 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 Cirebon
Where is Port of Cirebon?
Cirebon (Indonesia) lies on the Java Sea, at about 6.72°S, 108.57°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cirebon?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDCBN for Cirebon. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Cirebon?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 150.0 m for Cirebon. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Cirebon from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,050 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,660 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cirebon?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cirebon 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.