Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Manado
Manado (Indonesia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 52040). It lies on the Celebes Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDMDC
- World Port Index no.
- 52040
- Coordinates
- 1.50°N, 124.83°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Celebes Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sulawesi
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 34.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 7.3 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel 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) | 1,210 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,190 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,570 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Manado, with full port guides:
- Manila · 820 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 890 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 1,000 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 1,170 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 Manado
Where is Port of Manado?
Manado (Indonesia) lies on the Celebes Sea, at about 1.50°N, 124.83°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Manado?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDMDC for Manado. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Manado?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 34.0 m for Manado. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Manado from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,210 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,570 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Manado?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Manado 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.