Taiwan

Port of Chi-Lung (TW KEL)

Taiwan
Also known as: Keelung
Port of Chi-Lung, Taiwan © Heeheemalu · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE TW KEL
Coordinates 25.1333, 121.7667 (25°08′N 121°46′E)
Nearest city Keelung
Body of water East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1.9 m
Channel depth 26 m
Anchorage depth 12.5 m
Cargo pier depth 16 m
Oil terminal depth 11.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 347 m × 48.2 m × 16 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
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
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Container crane Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #27
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 308.73

Chi-Lung operates as a working harbor in Taiwan, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Chi-Lung. Draft at the approach to Chi-Lung is constrained by a 26.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Chi-Lung typically connects onward through Keelung.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Chi-Lung located?
Chi-Lung is a seaport in Taiwan, near Keelung.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chi-Lung?
The UN/LOCODE for Chi-Lung is TW KEL.
What is the channel depth at Chi-Lung?
The channel depth at Chi-Lung is 26 m.
Nearby ports
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