Seaport · Guyana
Port of New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam (Guyana) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12390). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Guyana
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GYNAM
- World Port Index no.
- 12390
- Coordinates
- 6.25°N, 57.52°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Guyana
- Other names
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 5.8 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.8 m |
| Tidal range | 2.6 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 9,420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,440 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,930 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to New Amsterdam, 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. 124 (Enroute) - East Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about New Amsterdam
Where is Port of New Amsterdam?
New Amsterdam (Guyana) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 6.25°N, 57.52°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of New Amsterdam?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GYNAM for New Amsterdam. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at New Amsterdam?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.5 m for New Amsterdam. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is New Amsterdam from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,420 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,930 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Cartagena (Colombia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from New Amsterdam?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for New Amsterdam 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.