Seaport · India
Port of Gangavaram
Gangavaram (India) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49479). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INGGV
- World Port Index no.
- 49479
- Coordinates
- 17.63°N, 83.25°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 | 19.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 22.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 19.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 292.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 48.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 17.7 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) | 1,430 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,450 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,340 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Gangavaram, with full port guides:
- Chennai · 320 nm
- Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) · 410 nm
- Chattogram (Chittagong) · 560 nm
- Nhava Sheva (JNPA, Mumbai) · 590 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 Gangavaram
Where is Port of Gangavaram?
Gangavaram (India) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 17.63°N, 83.25°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gangavaram?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INGGV for Gangavaram. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Gangavaram?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 292.0 m, beam 48.0 m, draft 17.7 m for Gangavaram. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Gangavaram from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,430 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,340 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Chennai, Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port), Chattogram (Chittagong).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Gangavaram?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Gangavaram 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.