Seaport · Taiwan
Port of Hua-Lien Kang
Hua-Lien Kang (Taiwan) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57910). It lies on the Taiwan Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Taiwan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TWHUN
- World Port Index no.
- 57910
- Coordinates
- 23.98°N, 121.60°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Taiwan Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Taiwan
- Other names
- Karenko
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 17.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 13.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Entrance width | 275.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 285.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 15.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- LNG terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Container cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 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
- Traffic separation scheme
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 1,160 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,160 nm |
| Hai Phong | 850 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hua-Lien Kang, 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. 157 (Enroute) - Coasts of Korea and China.
Frequently asked questions about Hua-Lien Kang
Where is Port of Hua-Lien Kang?
Hua-Lien Kang (Taiwan) lies on the Taiwan Strait, at about 23.98°N, 121.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hua-Lien Kang?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TWHUN for Hua-Lien Kang. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Hua-Lien Kang?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 285.0 m, draft 15.5 m for Hua-Lien Kang. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Hua-Lien Kang have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Hua-Lien Kang. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Hua-Lien Kang from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,160 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 850 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Keelung, Kaohsiung, Xiamen.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hua-Lien Kang?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hua-Lien Kang 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.