Angola

Port of Lobito (AO LOB)

Angola
Port of Lobito, Angola © David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada · CC BY 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE AO LOB
Coordinates -12.3333, 13.5667 (12°20′S 13°34′E)
Nearest city Lobito
Body of water South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1.7 m
Channel depth 18.3 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #256
  • 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
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