Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Tanah Merah
Tanah Merah (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51865). It lies on the Makassar Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDTAL
- World Port Index no.
- 51865
- Coordinates
- 1.82°S, 116.17°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Makassar Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Indonesia - Borneo
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 129.3 m |
| Max vessel beam | 26.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 225.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 940 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 920 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,470 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tanah Merah, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 380 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 460 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 610 nm
- Singapore · 770 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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Tanah Merah
Where is Port of Tanah Merah?
Tanah Merah (Indonesia) lies on the Makassar Strait, at about 1.82°S, 116.17°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanah Merah?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDTAL for Tanah Merah. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tanah Merah?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 129.3 m, beam 26.0 m for Tanah Merah. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Tanah Merah from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 940 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,470 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tanah Merah?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tanah Merah 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.