Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Lumut
Lumut (Malaysia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49890). It lies on the Strait of Malacca.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MYLUM
- World Port Index no.
- 49890
- Coordinates
- 4.23°N, 100.63°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Strait of Malacca; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Malaysia
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 17.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 540 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 540 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,060 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lumut, 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 Lumut
Where is Port of Lumut?
Lumut (Malaysia) lies on the Strait of Malacca, at about 4.23°N, 100.63°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lumut?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MYLUM for Lumut. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Lumut from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 540 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,060 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Penang, Port Klang, Belawan (Medan).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lumut?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lumut 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.