Seaport · Vietnam
Port of Nghe Tinh
Nghe Tinh (Vietnam) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57660). It lies on the Gulf of Tonkin.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Vietnam
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VNNGT
- World Port Index no.
- 57660
- Coordinates
- 18.77°N, 105.77°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Tonkin; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Vietnam
- Other names
- Ben Thuy
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
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 | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 183.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 30.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 480 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 500 nm |
| Hai Phong | 140 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Nghe Tinh, with full port guides:
- Hai Phong · 140 nm
- Lach Huyen (Hai Phong) · 140 nm
- Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port) · 240 nm
- Bangkok (Khlong Toei) · 430 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. 161 (Enroute) - South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Frequently asked questions about Nghe Tinh
Where is Port of Nghe Tinh?
Nghe Tinh (Vietnam) lies on the Gulf of Tonkin, at about 18.77°N, 105.77°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nghe Tinh?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VNNGT for Nghe Tinh. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Nghe Tinh?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 183.0 m, beam 30.0 m, draft 6.0 m for Nghe Tinh. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Nghe Tinh from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 140 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hai Phong, Lach Huyen (Hai Phong), Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Nghe Tinh?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Nghe Tinh 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.