Seaport · Ghana
Port of Saltpond
Saltpond (Ghana) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46063). It lies on the Gulf of Guinea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Ghana
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GHSPD
- World Port Index no.
- 46063
- Coordinates
- 5.20°N, 1.05°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ghana
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
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) | 6,390 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,410 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,280 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Saltpond, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Saltpond
Where is Port of Saltpond?
Saltpond (Ghana) lies on the Gulf of Guinea, at about 5.20°N, 1.05°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Saltpond?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GHSPD for Saltpond. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Saltpond from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,390 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,280 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tema, Lomé, Abidjan.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Saltpond?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Saltpond 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.