Seaport · Taiwan
Port of Su-Ao
Su-Ao (Taiwan) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57900). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Taiwan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TWSUO
- World Port Index no.
- 57900
- Coordinates
- 24.60°N, 121.87°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Taiwan
- Other names
- Su Ao Kang
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 62.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 10.5 m |
| Tidal range | 0.9 m |
| Entrance width | 250.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 225.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Oil terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- 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) | 1,200 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,200 nm |
| Hai Phong | 870 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Su-Ao, 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. 157 (Enroute) - Coasts of Korea and China.
Frequently asked questions about Su-Ao
Where is Port of Su-Ao?
Su-Ao (Taiwan) lies on the East China Sea, at about 24.60°N, 121.87°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Su-Ao?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TWSUO for Su-Ao. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Su-Ao?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 225.0 m, beam 32.3 m, draft 13.6 m for Su-Ao. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Su-Ao from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,200 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 870 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Keelung, Kaohsiung, Xiamen.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Su-Ao?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Su-Ao 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.