Port of Palembang (ID PLM)
UN/LOCODE
ID PLM
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
3.4 m
Nearest city
Palembang
Body of water
Natuna Sea; South China Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Indonesia
Port information
- Coordinates
- -2.9833, 104.7667 (2°59′S 104°46′E)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- River, natural
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Tidal range
- 1 m
- Anchorage depth
- 9.4 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 6.4 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 6.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Dry dock: Small
Marine railway (slipway): Small
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Rail connection: Yes
Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Container
Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Ratings
#190
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #190
20.03
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 20.03
Located in Indonesia, the port of Palembang serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Palembang has a Medium harbor of the River, natural type. Ships approaching Palembang work with a channel depth of 3.4 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Palembang located?
- Palembang is a seaport in Indonesia.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Palembang?
- The UN/LOCODE for Palembang is ID PLM.
- What is the channel depth at Palembang?
- The channel depth at Palembang is 3.4 m.
Nearby ports
- Sungaigerong Indonesia 7 km
- Ramba Indonesia 81 km
- Muntok Indonesia 111 km
- Pangkalpinang Indonesia 180 km
- Toboali Indonesia 187 km
- Blinyu Indonesia 188 km
- Jabung Batanghari Marine Terminal Indonesia 243 km
- Dabo Indonesia 277 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 4196 km
- Singapore Singapore 485 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 10976 km
- Los Angeles USA 14403 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 6199 km
- Hamburg Germany 10597 km
- Santos Brazil 15688 km
- Durban South Africa 8275 km
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