Port of Kuching (MY KCH)
UN/LOCODE
MY KCH
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
4.9 m
Nearest city
Kuching
Body of water
South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Malaysia
Port information
- Coordinates
- 1.5667, 110.3500 (1°34′N 110°21′E)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- River, natural
- Harbor use
- Cargo
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Tidal range
- 4 m
- Anchorage depth
- 6.4 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 7.9 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 6.4 m
- Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
- 200 m × 35.6 m × 11 m
Services
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Dry dock: Small
Marine railway (slipway): Small
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Entrance restricted by ice: Yes
Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
RoRo
Wharves
Anchorage
Breakbulk
Container
Solid bulk
Liquid bulk
LNG terminal
Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Ratings
#164
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #164
54.7
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 54.7
Kuching is a seaport on the coast of Malaysia, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a River, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 4.9 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Kuching located?
- Kuching is a seaport in Malaysia.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Kuching?
- The UN/LOCODE for Kuching is MY KCH.
- What is the channel depth at Kuching?
- The channel depth at Kuching is 4.9 m.
Nearby ports
- Tg. Mani Malaysia 129 km
- Sarikei Malaysia 146 km
- Bintangor Malaysia 158 km
- Sibu Malaysia 181 km
- Pontianak Indonesia 209 km
- Bintulu Port Malaysia 356 km
- Miri Malaysia 509 km
- Udang Oilfield Indonesia 510 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 3500 km
- Singapore Singapore 723 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 10951 km
- Los Angeles USA 13604 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 6471 km
- Hamburg Germany 10555 km
- Santos Brazil 16483 km
- Durban South Africa 9066 km
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