Seaport · India
Port of Porbandar
Porbandar (India) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48680). It lies on the Arabian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INPBD
- World Port Index no.
- 48680
- Coordinates
- 21.63°N, 69.60°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India West Coast
- 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 | 17.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 8.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 225.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 2,230 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,250 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,070 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Porbandar, 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. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Porbandar
Where is Port of Porbandar?
Porbandar (India) lies on the Arabian Sea, at about 21.63°N, 69.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porbandar?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INPBD for Porbandar. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Porbandar?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 225.0 m, draft 9.8 m for Porbandar. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Porbandar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,230 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,070 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Mundra, Pipavav, Karachi.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Porbandar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Porbandar 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.