Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Saumlaki
Saumlaki (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 52870). It lies on the Arafura Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDSXK
- World Port Index no.
- 52870
- Coordinates
- 7.98°S, 131.30°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Kepulauan Tanimbar
- Other names
- Saumlakki
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 1,850 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,830 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,260 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Saumlaki, with full port guides:
- Lae · 940 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 1,110 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 1,240 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 1,460 nm
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. 164 (Enroute) - New Guinea.
Frequently asked questions about Saumlaki
Where is Port of Saumlaki?
Saumlaki (Indonesia) lies on the Arafura Sea, at about 7.98°S, 131.30°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Saumlaki?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDSXK for Saumlaki. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Saumlaki from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,850 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,260 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Saumlaki?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Saumlaki 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.