Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Kota Baru
Kota Baru (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51860). It lies on the Makassar Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDKBU
- World Port Index no.
- 51860
- Coordinates
- 3.23°S, 116.22°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Makassar Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Indonesia - Borneo
- 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 | 18.6 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 320.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 47.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 18.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 17.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 1,010 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 990 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,550 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kota Baru, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 320 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 410 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 580 nm
- Singapore · 800 nm
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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Kota Baru
Where is Port of Kota Baru?
Kota Baru (Indonesia) lies on the Makassar Strait, at about 3.23°S, 116.22°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kota Baru?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDKBU for Kota Baru. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kota Baru?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 320.0 m, beam 47.0 m, draft 18.0 m for Kota Baru. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Kota Baru from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,010 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,550 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kota Baru?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kota Baru 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.