Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Kokopo
Kokopo (Papua New Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56820). It lies on the Bismarck Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- World Port Index no.
- 56820
- Coordinates
- 4.33°S, 152.27°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bismarck Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Bismarck Archipelago
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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) | 2,860 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,850 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,080 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kokopo, 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. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Kokopo
Where is Port of Kokopo?
Kokopo (Papua New Guinea) lies on the Bismarck Sea, at about 4.33°S, 152.27°E.
How far is Kokopo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,860 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,080 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kokopo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kokopo 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.