Seaport · India
Port of Karaikal Port
Karaikal Port (India) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49370). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INKRK
- World Port Index no.
- 49370
- Coordinates
- 10.83°N, 79.87°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India East Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 238.1 m |
| Max vessel beam | 38.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
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
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- 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) | 1,590 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,600 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,660 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Karaikal Port, 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 Karaikal Port
Where is Port of Karaikal Port?
Karaikal Port (India) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 10.83°N, 79.87°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Karaikal Port?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INKRK for Karaikal Port. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Karaikal Port?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 238.1 m, beam 38.0 m, draft 14.0 m for Karaikal Port. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Karaikal Port from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,590 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,660 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Chennai, Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar), Cochin (Kochi).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Karaikal Port?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Karaikal 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.