Seaport · India
Port of Pamban
Pamban (India) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49330). It lies on the Palk Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- World Port Index no.
- 49330
- Coordinates
- 9.28°N, 79.22°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Waters
- Palk Strait; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India East Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 6.7 m |
|---|
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
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) | 1,630 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,650 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,740 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pamban, 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. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Pamban
Where is Port of Pamban?
Pamban (India) lies on the Palk Strait, at about 9.28°N, 79.22°E.
How far is Pamban from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,630 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,740 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar), Vizhinjam, Colombo.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pamban?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pamban 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.