Seaport · New Zealand
Port of Manukau Harbor
Manukau Harbor (New Zealand) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 55230). It lies on the Tasman Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- New Zealand
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NZMCY
- World Port Index no.
- 55230
- Coordinates
- 36.93°S, 174.78°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Zealand N Island
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- 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) | 4,770 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,750 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,180 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Manukau Harbor, 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. 127 (Enroute) - East Coast of Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about Manukau Harbor
Where is Port of Manukau Harbor?
Manukau Harbor (New Zealand) lies on the Tasman Sea, at about 36.93°S, 174.78°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Manukau Harbor?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NZMCY for Manukau Harbor. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Manukau Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,770 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,180 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Auckland, Tauranga, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Manukau Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Manukau Harbor 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.