Indonesia

Port of Belawan (ID BLW)

Indonesia
Port of Belawan, Indonesia © Nafisathallah · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE ID BLW
Coordinates 3.7833, 98.6833 (3°47′N 98°41′E)
Nearest city Belawan
Body of water Strait of Malacca; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 7.9 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #263
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 133.49

Belawan operates as a working harbor in Indonesia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Belawan. Draft at the approach to Belawan is constrained by a 7.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Belawan located?
Belawan is a seaport in Indonesia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Belawan?
The UN/LOCODE for Belawan is ID BLW.
What is the channel depth at Belawan?
The channel depth at Belawan is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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