Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Kumai
Kumai (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51920). It lies on the Java Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDKUM
- World Port Index no.
- 51920
- Coordinates
- 2.75°S, 111.72°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Java Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Indonesia - Borneo
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Container
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 860 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 850 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,450 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kumai, with full port guides:
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 260 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 270 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 350 nm
- Singapore · 540 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 Kumai
Where is Port of Kumai?
Kumai (Indonesia) lies on the Java Sea, at about 2.75°S, 111.72°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kumai?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDKUM for Kumai. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kumai?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.0 m for Kumai. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Kumai have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Kumai. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Kumai from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 860 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,450 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kumai?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kumai 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.