Port of Gwadar (PKGWD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gwadar (UN/LOCODE PKGWD) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Pakistan, on the Arabian Sea. It sits at 25.1333° N, 62.3000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 15 m, cargo pier depths around 14.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Pakistan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gwadar
Where is Port of Gwadar located?
Port of Gwadar is a seaport located in Pakistan, on the Arabian Sea. Its coordinates are 25.1333° N, 62.3000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gwadar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gwadar is PKGWD — country code PK, location code GWD.
How deep is Port of Gwadar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gwadar has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 15 m, cargo pier depths of about 14.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Gwadar?
Port of Gwadar reports a maximum draft of 10.2 m, a maximum length of 189.9 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Gwadar?
Port of Gwadar is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gwadar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →