Port of Kao-Hsiung (TWKHH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kao-Hsiung (UN/LOCODE TWKHH) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Taiwan, on the South China Sea. It sits at 22.6167° N, 120.2500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 7 m, cargo pier depths around 17.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Taiwan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kao-Hsiung
Where is Port of Kao-Hsiung located?
Port of Kao-Hsiung is a seaport located in Taiwan, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 22.6167° N, 120.2500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kao-Hsiung?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kao-Hsiung is TWKHH — country code TW, location code KHH.
How deep is Port of Kao-Hsiung?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kao-Hsiung has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kao-Hsiung?
Port of Kao-Hsiung reports a maximum draft of 17.5 m, a maximum length of 400 m, a maximum beam of 98 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kao-Hsiung require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kao-Hsiung.
What type of harbor is Port of Kao-Hsiung?
Port of Kao-Hsiung is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kao-Hsiung have?
Port of Kao-Hsiung is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal, lng terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kao-Hsiung are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57920), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →