Seaport · India
Port of Dhamra
Dhamra (India) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49540). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INDMQ
- World Port Index no.
- 49540
- Coordinates
- 20.82°N, 86.97°E
- Main use
- Cargo
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India East Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 17.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 19.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 350.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 50.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 19.0 m |
No facility or service details are reported for this port.
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) | 1,290 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,310 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Dhamra, with full port guides:
- Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) · 130 nm
- Chattogram (Chittagong) · 280 nm
- Yangon (Thilawa) · 580 nm
- Chennai · 600 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. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Dhamra
Where is Port of Dhamra?
Dhamra (India) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 20.82°N, 86.97°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dhamra?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INDMQ for Dhamra. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Dhamra?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 350.0 m, beam 50.0 m, draft 19.0 m for Dhamra. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Dhamra from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,290 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,110 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port), Chattogram (Chittagong), Yangon (Thilawa).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Dhamra?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Dhamra 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.