Seaport · Thailand
Port of Krabi
Krabi (Thailand) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49780). It lies on the Andaman Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Thailand
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- THKRV
- World Port Index no.
- 49780
- Coordinates
- 8.07°N, 98.92°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Thailand
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 490 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 500 nm |
| Hai Phong | 890 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Krabi, 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. 174 (Enroute) - Strait of Malacca and Sumatera.
Frequently asked questions about Krabi
Where is Port of Krabi?
Krabi (Thailand) lies on the Andaman Sea, at about 8.07°N, 98.92°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Krabi?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE THKRV for Krabi. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Krabi from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 490 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 890 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Penang, Belawan (Medan), Sihanoukville.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Krabi?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Krabi 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.