Seaport · United States
Port Townsend
Port Townsend (United States) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 17160). It lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USTWD
- World Port Index no.
- 17160
- Coordinates
- 48.12°N, 122.75°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Alaska-Canada coastal 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.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 6,400 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,410 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,890 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Townsend, 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 Townsend
Where is Port Townsend?
Port Townsend (United States) lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters, at about 48.12°N, 122.75°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Townsend?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USTWD for Port Townsend. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Townsend from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,400 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,890 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Townsend?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Townsend 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.