Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Tg. Sorong
Tg. Sorong (Indonesia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53020). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- World Port Index no.
- 53020
- Coordinates
- 0.88°S, 131.23°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Guinea West Coast - Irian Jaya
- Other names
- Kasim
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 18.6 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 175.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 1,620 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,600 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tg. Sorong, with full port guides:
- Lae · 1,010 nm
- Manila · 1,110 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 1,170 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 1,300 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 Tg. Sorong
Where is Port of Tg. Sorong?
Tg. Sorong (Indonesia) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 0.88°S, 131.23°E.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tg. Sorong?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 175.0 m for Tg. Sorong. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Tg. Sorong from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,620 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,940 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Manila, Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tg. Sorong?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tg. Sorong 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.