South Korea

Port of Busan (KR PUS)

South Korea
Also known as: Busan; Pusan
Port of Busan, South Korea © Martin Pueschel Eastberliner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE KR PUS
Coordinates 35.1000, 129.0333 (35°06′N 129°02′E)
Region KR-26
Nearest city Busan
Body of water Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 12.5 m
Cargo pier depth 15.5 m
Oil terminal depth 6.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 139.7 m × 61.5 m × 15 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #24
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 1655.17

Located in South Korea, the port of Busan serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Busan has a Large harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Busan work with a channel depth of 12.5 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Busan located?
Busan is a seaport in South Korea.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Busan?
The UN/LOCODE for Busan is KR PUS.
What is the channel depth at Busan?
The channel depth at Busan is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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