Seaport · Pakistan
Port of Gwadar
Gwadar (Pakistan) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48590). It lies on the Arabian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Pakistan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PKGWD
- World Port Index no.
- 48590
- Coordinates
- 25.13°N, 62.30°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Pakistan
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.7 m |
| Entrance width | 206.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 189.9 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.2 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 2,670 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,690 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,460 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Gwadar, 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: Sailing Directions Pub. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Gwadar
Where is Port of Gwadar?
Gwadar (Pakistan) lies on the Arabian Sea, at about 25.13°N, 62.30°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gwadar?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PKGWD for Gwadar. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Gwadar?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 189.9 m, draft 10.2 m for Gwadar. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Gwadar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,670 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,460 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Karachi, Khor Fakkan, Jebel Ali (Dubai).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Gwadar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Gwadar 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.