Seaport · Angola
Port of Palanca Terminal
Palanca Terminal (Angola) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46547). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Angola
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AOPAT
- World Port Index no.
- 46547
- Coordinates
- 6.95°S, 12.40°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Angola
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 50.0 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 44.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.9 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 330.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel beam | 60.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 5,740 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,750 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,790 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Palanca Terminal, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Palanca Terminal
Where is Port of Palanca Terminal?
Palanca Terminal (Angola) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 6.95°S, 12.40°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Palanca Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AOPAT for Palanca Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Palanca Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,740 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,790 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Luanda, Pointe-Noire, Kribi.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Palanca Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Palanca Terminal 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.