Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Parepare
Parepare (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 52297). It lies on the Makassar Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDPAP
- World Port Index no.
- 52297
- Coordinates
- 4.00°S, 119.62°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Makassar Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sulawesi
- 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 160.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 1,170 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,150 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Parepare, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 450 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 580 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 770 nm
- Singapore · 1,000 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 Parepare
Where is Port of Parepare?
Parepare (Indonesia) lies on the Makassar Strait, at about 4.00°S, 119.62°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Parepare?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDPAP for Parepare. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Parepare?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 160.0 m for Parepare. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Parepare from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,170 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Parepare?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Parepare 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.