Seaport · United States
Port of Hilo
Hilo (United States) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56090). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USITO
- World Port Index no.
- 56090
- Coordinates
- 19.73°N, 155.07°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Hawaiian Islands
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 5,640 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,630 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,420 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hilo, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 10 - Oregon Washington Hawaii and Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Hilo
Where is Port of Hilo?
Hilo (United States) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 19.73°N, 155.07°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hilo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USITO for Hilo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Hilo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,640 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,420 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Oakland, Los Angeles, Long Beach.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hilo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hilo 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.