Seaport · United States
Port Orford
Port Orford (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 16710). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USPO2
- World Port Index no.
- 16710
- Coordinates
- 42.73°N, 124.50°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- United States W Coast
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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) | 6,540 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,540 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,060 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Orford, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 10 - Oregon Washington Hawaii and Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Port Orford
Where is Port Orford?
Port Orford (United States) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 42.73°N, 124.50°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Orford?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USPO2 for Port Orford. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Orford from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,540 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,060 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tacoma, Seattle, Oakland.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Orford?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Orford 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.