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.
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
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Taiwan Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Peng Hu Lifh Tao
Services & Restrictions
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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 →