Seaport · South Korea
Port of Pohang
Pohang (South Korea) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 60410). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- South Korea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KRKPO
- World Port Index no.
- 60410
- Coordinates
- 36.05°N, 129.38°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- South Korea
- 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 | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 18.6 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 70.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- 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) | 1,950 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,960 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,500 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pohang, 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. 157 (Enroute) - Coasts of Korea and China.
Frequently asked questions about Pohang
Where is Port of Pohang?
Pohang (South Korea) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 36.05°N, 129.38°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pohang?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KRKPO for Pohang. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Pohang?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 70.7 m for Pohang. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Pohang from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,950 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,500 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Busan, Gwangyang, Hakata (Fukuoka).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pohang?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pohang 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.