Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Lorengau
Lorengau (Papua New Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56730). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGLOR
- World Port Index no.
- 56730
- Coordinates
- 2.02°S, 147.27°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Bismarck Archipelago
- Other names
- Rengau
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 2,540 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,520 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,750 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lorengau, 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 Lorengau
Where is Port of Lorengau?
Lorengau (Papua New Guinea) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 2.02°S, 147.27°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lorengau?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGLOR for Lorengau. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Lorengau from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,540 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,750 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Manila.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lorengau?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lorengau 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.