Port of Hong Kong (HKHKG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hong Kong (UN/LOCODE HKHKG) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Hong Kong, on the South China Sea. It sits at 22.2667° N, 114.2000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Hong Kong
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hong Kong
Where is Port of Hong Kong located?
Port of Hong Kong is a seaport located in Hong Kong, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 22.2667° N, 114.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hong Kong?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hong Kong is HKHKG — country code HK, location code HKG.
How deep is Port of Hong Kong?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hong Kong has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hong Kong?
Port of Hong Kong reports a maximum draft of 16.8 m, a maximum length of 400 m, a maximum beam of 61.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hong Kong require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hong Kong.
What type of harbor is Port of Hong Kong?
Port of Hong Kong is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hong Kong have?
Port of Hong Kong is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hong Kong are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →