Port of Pohang (KR KPO)
South Korea
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | KR KPO |
| Coordinates | 36.0500, 129.3833 (36°03′N 129°23′E) |
| Region | KR-47 |
| Nearest city | Pohang |
| Body of water | Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
| Channel depth | 17.1 m |
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 18.6 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 70.7 m × 60 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Limited |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Rail connection | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Provisions
Ratings
Pohang operates as a working harbor in South Korea, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Pohang. Draft at the approach to Pohang is constrained by a 17.1 m channel depth.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Pohang located?
- Pohang is a seaport in South Korea.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Pohang?
- The UN/LOCODE for Pohang is KR KPO.
- What is the channel depth at Pohang?
- The channel depth at Pohang is 17.1 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 906 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 8872 km
- Los Angeles USA 9557 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 7059 km
- Hamburg Germany 8484 km
- Santos Brazil 18613 km
- Durban South Africa 12594 km
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