Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Panjang
Panjang (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 50380). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDPNJ
- World Port Index no.
- 50380
- Coordinates
- 5.47°S, 105.32°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Indonesia
- Other names
- East Harbor; Oosthaven
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- 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) | 980 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,580 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Panjang, with full port guides:
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 100 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 320 nm
- Singapore · 420 nm
- Tanjung Pelepas · 420 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 Panjang
Where is Port of Panjang?
Panjang (Indonesia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 5.47°S, 105.32°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Panjang?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDPNJ for Panjang. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Panjang from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 980 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,580 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Singapore.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Panjang?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Panjang 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.