Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Pekalongan
Pekalongan (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51030). It lies on the Java Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDPEX
- World Port Index no.
- 51030
- Coordinates
- 6.85°S, 109.70°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Java Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Jawa
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 1,070 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,060 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pekalongan, with full port guides:
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 40 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 170 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 180 nm
- Singapore · 600 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 Pekalongan
Where is Port of Pekalongan?
Pekalongan (Indonesia) lies on the Java Sea, at about 6.85°S, 109.70°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pekalongan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDPEX for Pekalongan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pekalongan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,070 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 Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pekalongan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pekalongan 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.