Seaport · Germany
Port of Kiel
Kiel (Germany) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28930). It lies on the Baltic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Germany
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DEKEL
- World Port Index no.
- 28930
- Coordinates
- 54.32°N, 10.13°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Germany
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 315.7 m |
| Max vessel beam | 37.6 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
- Degaussing
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 5,110 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,130 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,620 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kiel, 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. 194 (Enroute) - Baltic Sea (Southern Part).
Frequently asked questions about Kiel
Where is Port of Kiel?
Kiel (Germany) lies on the Baltic Sea, at about 54.32°N, 10.13°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kiel?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DEKEL for Kiel. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kiel?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 315.7 m, beam 37.6 m, draft 10.5 m for Kiel. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Kiel have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Kiel. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Kiel from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,110 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,620 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kiel?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kiel 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.