Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Kumul
Kumul (Papua New Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53142). It lies on the Gulf of Papua.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGKUL
- World Port Index no.
- 53142
- Coordinates
- 8.10°S, 144.57°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Papua; Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Guinea SE Coast
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 17.1 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 274.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 17.1 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
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) | 2,530 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,510 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,830 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kumul, 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. 164 (Enroute) - New Guinea.
Frequently asked questions about Kumul
Where is Port of Kumul?
Kumul (Papua New Guinea) lies on the Gulf of Papua, at about 8.10°S, 144.57°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kumul?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGKUL for Kumul. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kumul from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,530 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,830 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 Kumul?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kumul 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.