Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Kuala Tanjung
Kuala Tanjung (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 50518). It lies on the Strait of Malacca.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDKTJ
- World Port Index no.
- 50518
- Coordinates
- 3.37°N, 99.48°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Strait of Malacca; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Sumatera
- Other names
- Tanjung Tanjung
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 620 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 620 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kuala Tanjung, 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 Kuala Tanjung
Where is Port of Kuala Tanjung?
Kuala Tanjung (Indonesia) lies on the Strait of Malacca, at about 3.37°N, 99.48°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kuala Tanjung?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDKTJ for Kuala Tanjung. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kuala Tanjung from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 620 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,130 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Belawan (Medan), Port Klang, Penang.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kuala Tanjung?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kuala Tanjung 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.