Port of Tai-Chung Kang (TWTXG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Tai-Chung Kang (UN/LOCODE TWTXG) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Taiwan, on the Taiwan Strait. It sits at 24.3000° N, 120.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 16 m, an anchorage depth near 7 m, cargo pier depths around 16 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.

Country
Taiwan
UN/LOCODE
TWTXG
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
24.3000° N, 120.5000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
16 m
Anchorage Depth
7 m
Cargo Pier Depth
16 m
Max Vessel Draft
14.5 m
Max Vessel Length
300 m
Tidal Range
3.6 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m
Entrance Width
350 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Large
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Taiwan Strait; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Peng Hu Lifh Tao

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulkLNG Terminal

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Distance
36 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tai-Chung Kang

Where is Port of Tai-Chung Kang located?

Port of Tai-Chung Kang is a seaport located in Taiwan, on the Taiwan Strait. Its coordinates are 24.3000° N, 120.5000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tai-Chung Kang?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tai-Chung Kang is TWTXG — country code TW, location code TXG.

How deep is Port of Tai-Chung Kang?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tai-Chung Kang has a channel depth of about 16 m, an anchorage depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 16 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tai-Chung Kang?

Port of Tai-Chung Kang reports a maximum draft of 14.5 m, a maximum length of 300 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Tai-Chung Kang require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tai-Chung Kang.

What type of harbor is Port of Tai-Chung Kang?

Port of Tai-Chung Kang is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Tai-Chung Kang have?

Port of Tai-Chung Kang is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, lng terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Tai-Chung Kang are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57955), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →