Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Melaka
Melaka (Malaysia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49970). It lies on the Strait of Malacca.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MYMEA
- World Port Index no.
- 49970
- Coordinates
- 2.20°N, 102.25°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Strait of Malacca; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Malaysia
- Other names
- Malacca
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- 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) | 580 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 580 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,150 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Melaka, 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 Melaka
Where is Port of Melaka?
Melaka (Malaysia) lies on the Strait of Malacca, at about 2.20°N, 102.25°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Melaka?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MYMEA for Melaka. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Melaka from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 580 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,150 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Singapore.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Melaka?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Melaka 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.