Port of Belawan (IDBLW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Belawan (UN/LOCODE IDBLW) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Indonesia, on the Strait of Malacca. It sits at 3.7833° N, 98.6833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Strait of Malacca; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sumatera
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Belawan
Where is Port of Belawan located?
Port of Belawan is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Strait of Malacca. Its coordinates are 3.7833° N, 98.6833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Belawan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Belawan is IDBLW — country code ID, location code BLW.
How deep is Port of Belawan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Belawan has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Belawan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Belawan.
What type of harbor is Port of Belawan?
Port of Belawan is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Belawan have?
Port of Belawan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Belawan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #50730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →