Seaport · Marshall Islands
Port of Kwajalein
Kwajalein (Marshall Islands) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56370). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Marshall Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MHKWA
- World Port Index no.
- 56370
- Coordinates
- 8.72°N, 167.73°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Marshall Islands
- 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 500.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 3,600 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,590 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,600 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kwajalein, 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. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Kwajalein
Where is Port of Kwajalein?
Kwajalein (Marshall Islands) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 8.72°N, 167.73°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kwajalein?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MHKWA for Kwajalein. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kwajalein?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 500.0 m for Kwajalein. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Kwajalein from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,600 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,600 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Yokohama, Tokyo.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kwajalein?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kwajalein 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.