Seaport · Philippines
Port of San Carlos
San Carlos (Philippines) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59070). It lies on the Philippine inland seas.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHSCA
- World Port Index no.
- 59070
- Coordinates
- 10.48°N, 123.42°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Philippine Islands
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 980 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,150 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to San Carlos, 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. 162 (Enroute) - Philippine Islands.
Frequently asked questions about San Carlos
Where is Port of San Carlos?
San Carlos (Philippines) lies on the Philippine inland seas, at about 10.48°N, 123.42°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of San Carlos?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHSCA for San Carlos. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is San Carlos from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 980 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,150 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Kaohsiung, Keelung.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from San Carlos?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for San Carlos 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.