Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Lutong
Lutong (Malaysia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51600). It lies on the South China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MYLUT
- World Port Index no.
- 51600
- Coordinates
- 4.47°N, 114.00°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sarawak
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 21.6 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 570 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 550 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,070 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lutong, with full port guides:
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai · 550 nm
- Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) · 570 nm
- Singapore · 650 nm
- Tanjung Pelepas · 650 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 Lutong
Where is Port of Lutong?
Lutong (Malaysia) lies on the South China Sea, at about 4.47°N, 114.00°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lutong?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MYLUT for Lutong. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Lutong from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 570 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,070 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City), Singapore.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lutong?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lutong 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.