Seaport · India
Port of Haldia Port
Haldia Port (India) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49555). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INHAL
- World Port Index no.
- 49555
- Coordinates
- 22.02°N, 88.08°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- 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 | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 177.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 44.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 1,270 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,290 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Haldia Port, with full port guides:
- Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) · 30 nm
- Chattogram (Chittagong) · 210 nm
- Yangon (Thilawa) · 560 nm
- Chennai · 700 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 Haldia Port
Where is Port of Haldia Port?
Haldia Port (India) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 22.02°N, 88.08°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Haldia Port?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INHAL for Haldia Port. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Haldia Port?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 177.0 m, beam 44.0 m, draft 8.5 m for Haldia Port. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Haldia Port from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,270 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,040 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 Haldia Port?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Haldia Port 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.