Angola

Port of Lobito (AO LOB)

UN/LOCODE
AO LOB
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
18.3 m
Nearest city
Lobito
Body of water
South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Angola
Port of Lobito, Angola © David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada · CC BY 2.0
Port information
Coordinates
-12.3333, 13.5667 (12°20′S 13°34′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1.7 m
Anchorage depth
14 m
Cargo pier depth
14.7 m
Oil terminal depth
13 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
275 m × 10.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Dry dock: Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#256
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #256
39.44
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 39.44

Lobito is a seaport on the coast of Angola, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 18.3 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Lobito located?
Lobito is a seaport in Angola.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lobito?
The UN/LOCODE for Lobito is AO LOB.
What is the channel depth at Lobito?
The channel depth at Lobito is 18.3 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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