Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Pangkalpinang
Pangkalpinang (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 50210). It lies on the Natuna Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDPGK
- World Port Index no.
- 50210
- Coordinates
- 2.12°S, 106.13°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Natuna Sea; South China Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Indonesia
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 770 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 760 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,380 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pangkalpinang, with full port guides:
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 240 nm
- Singapore · 250 nm
- Tanjung Pelepas · 260 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 390 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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Pangkalpinang
Where is Port of Pangkalpinang?
Pangkalpinang (Indonesia) lies on the Natuna Sea, at about 2.12°S, 106.13°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pangkalpinang?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDPGK for Pangkalpinang. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pangkalpinang from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 770 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,380 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pangkalpinang?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pangkalpinang 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.