Seaport · Greece
Port of Katakolon
Katakolon (Greece) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 41880). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Greece
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GRKAK
- World Port Index no.
- 41880
- Coordinates
- 37.65°N, 21.32°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Greece West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,800 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,820 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Katakolon, 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. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Katakolon
Where is Port of Katakolon?
Katakolon (Greece) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 37.65°N, 21.32°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Katakolon?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GRKAK for Katakolon. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Katakolon from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,800 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Piraeus, Gioia Tauro, Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Katakolon?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Katakolon 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.