Seaport · Philippines
Port of Tacloban
Tacloban (Philippines) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 58690). It lies on the Philippine inland seas.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHTAC
- World Port Index no.
- 58690
- Coordinates
- 11.25°N, 125.00°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- 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 | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 18.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 1,070 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,060 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,200 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tacloban, 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 Tacloban
Where is Port of Tacloban?
Tacloban (Philippines) lies on the Philippine inland seas, at about 11.25°N, 125.00°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tacloban?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHTAC for Tacloban. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tacloban?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 18.2 m for Tacloban. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Tacloban from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,070 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,200 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 Tacloban?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tacloban 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.