Seaport · India
Port of Hazira
Hazira (India) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48790). It lies on the Arabian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INHZA
- World Port Index no.
- 48790
- Coordinates
- 21.08°N, 72.63°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India West 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 | 13.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.9 m |
| LNG terminal depth | 13.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.1 m |
| Entrance width | 400.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 360.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 50.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 265.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 15.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 2,060 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,080 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,910 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hazira, 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. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Hazira
Where is Port of Hazira?
Hazira (India) lies on the Arabian Sea, at about 21.08°N, 72.63°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hazira?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INHZA for Hazira. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Hazira?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 360.0 m, beam 50.0 m, draft 14.0 m for Hazira. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Hazira from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,060 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,910 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Pipavav, Nhava Sheva (JNPA, Mumbai), Mundra.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hazira?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hazira 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.