Seaport · Greenland
Port of Narsarssuaq
Narsarssuaq (Greenland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 590). It lies on the Labrador Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Greenland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GLUAK
- World Port Index no.
- 590
- Coordinates
- 61.15°N, 45.43°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Labrador Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Greenland West Coast
- Other names
- Narssarssuaq
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 6,290 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,310 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,700 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Narsarssuaq, 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. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Narsarssuaq
Where is Port of Narsarssuaq?
Narsarssuaq (Greenland) lies on the Labrador Sea, at about 61.15°N, 45.43°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Narsarssuaq?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GLUAK for Narsarssuaq. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
Does Narsarssuaq have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Narsarssuaq. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Narsarssuaq from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,290 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,700 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Halifax, Montreal, Liverpool.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Narsarssuaq?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Narsarssuaq 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.