Seaport · Russia
Port of Shakhtersk
Shakhtersk (Russia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 60981). It lies on the Tatar Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Russia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- RUSHA
- World Port Index no.
- 60981
- Coordinates
- 49.17°N, 142.07°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Tatar Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sakhalin
- Other names
- Portovyy Punkt Shakhtersk
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 2,900 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,900 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,390 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Shakhtersk, 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. 155 (Enroute) - East Coast of Russia.
Frequently asked questions about Shakhtersk
Where is Port of Shakhtersk?
Shakhtersk (Russia) lies on the Tatar Strait, at about 49.17°N, 142.07°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Shakhtersk?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE RUSHA for Shakhtersk. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Shakhtersk from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,900 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,390 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tokyo, Yokohama, Shimizu.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Shakhtersk?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Shakhtersk 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.