Port overview

Identifiers, location, and position.

UN/LOCODEHKHKG

Country: Hong Kong
Harbour size: Large
Harbour type: Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates: 22.26667° N, 114.2° E
Time zone: Asia/Hong_Kong
UTC offset: +08:00

Key facts

Harbour characteristics and navigation depths.

ShelterExcellent
Channel depth17.00 m
Anchorage depth18.60 m
Cargo pier depth16.50 m
Oil terminal depth17.10 m
Max vessel length400.00 m
Max vessel beam61.50 m
Max vessel draft16.80 m
Tidal range1.00 m
Pilotage compulsoryYes
Tugs assistanceYes

Facilities and services

Cargo handling, repairs, and supplies available at the port.

Fuel oilYes
DieselYes
MedicalYes

Terminals and berths

Known terminals and berth operators.

Kwai Tsing / Kwai Chung Container Terminals
Operator
Private terminal operators under Marine Department berthing guidelines
Cargo
container

Authority and contacts

Role mailboxes and office contacts only — never named individuals.

Port authorityMarine Department, HKSAR Government (Vessel Traffic Centre / Kwai Chung Control Station); Kwai Tsing Container Terminals operated by private terminal operators.

Website: https://www.mardep.gov.hk

Nearby ports and airports

Closest related ports and airports by straight-line distance.

Airport
Hong Kong International AirportHKG
29.8 km
Port
YantianCNYTN
35.9 km
Port
ShekouCNSHK
40.9 km
Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International AirportSZX
58.1 km
Port
HuizhouCNHUI
59.7 km
Port
ZhuhaiCNZUH
63.6 km
Port
MacauMOMFM
65.8 km

Country rules

PSC, ECA, and maritime administration for this country.

Flag state

Hong KongHK

PSC regime: Tokyo MOU
ECA status: No ECA
Maritime administration: Marine Department, HKSAR Government

Marine Surveyors in Hong Kong