Quick Answer
UNLOCODESB HIR
CountrySolomon Islands
Water BodySolomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat-9.4167
Lng159.9500
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Practically every container entering the Solomon Islands passes across the quays of Point Cruz, the deepwater terminal that anchors Honiara's role as the country's main port of entry. Run by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA), it berths full-size container vessels fed by services out of Brisbane, linking the archipelago to Australian deep-sea networks. Cargo is worked by a fleet of Kalmar reach-stackers — described by SIPA as the largest among Pacific ports — alongside two covered warehouses for bagged and general goods. With no rail on Guadalcanal, boxes leave the terminal on privately operated side-lifter trucks for road haulage. Honiara is also the nation's principal customs gateway, where imports for the whole country are declared and cleared. Reefer plugs and breakbulk are handled, but heavy-lift and project cargo should be pre-arranged with the line agent given limited crane capacity. Noro in the Western Province and the Brisbane transhipment hub are the practical alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Honiara?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Honiara is SB HIR. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Honiara located?▼
The port of Honiara is located in Solomon Islands (Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Honiara?▼
Honiara is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Honiara?▼
The channel depth of Honiara is 7.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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-9.41667, 159.95000
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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