Seaport · Taiwan
Port of Mailiao
Mailiao (Taiwan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57953). It lies on the Taiwan Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Taiwan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TWMLI
- World Port Index no.
- 57953
- Coordinates
- 23.78°N, 120.17°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Taiwan Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Taiwan
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 18.6 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
| Entrance width | 60.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 339.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 60.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 20.3 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Rail
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) | 1,090 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,090 nm |
| Hai Phong | 770 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mailiao, 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. 157 (Enroute) - Coasts of Korea and China.
Frequently asked questions about Mailiao
Where is Port of Mailiao?
Mailiao (Taiwan) lies on the Taiwan Strait, at about 23.78°N, 120.17°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mailiao?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TWMLI for Mailiao. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Mailiao?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 339.0 m, beam 60.0 m, draft 20.3 m for Mailiao. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Mailiao from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,090 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 770 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kaohsiung, Keelung, Xiamen.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mailiao?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mailiao 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.