Papua New Guinea

Port of Lae (PG LAE)

UN/LOCODE
PG LAE
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Lae
Body of water
Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Papua New Guinea
Port of Lae, Papua New Guinea © Phenss · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Coordinates
-6.7333, 147.0000 (6°44′S 147°00′E)
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
23.2 m
Cargo pier depth
14 m
Oil terminal depth
14 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
211.9 m × 36 m × 14.1 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Breakbulk Container Oil terminal
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel
Ratings
#284
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #284
131.04
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 131.04

Lae operates as a working harbor in Papua New Guinea, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Lae. Draft at the approach to Lae is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Lae located?
Lae is a seaport in Papua New Guinea.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lae?
The UN/LOCODE for Lae is PG LAE.
What is the channel depth at Lae?
The channel depth at Lae is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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