Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Pomalaa
Pomalaa (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 52295). It lies on the Teluk Bone.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDPUM
- World Port Index no.
- 52295
- Coordinates
- 4.17°S, 121.60°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Teluk Bone; Banda Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sulawesi
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 1,260 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,240 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,740 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pomalaa, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 560 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 690 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 890 nm
- Singapore · 1,120 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 Pomalaa
Where is Port of Pomalaa?
Pomalaa (Indonesia) lies on the Teluk Bone, at about 4.17°S, 121.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pomalaa?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDPUM for Pomalaa. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pomalaa from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,260 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,740 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 Pomalaa?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pomalaa 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.