Cameroon

Port of Douala (CM DLA)

UN/LOCODE
CM DLA
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
6.5 m
Nearest city
Douala
Body of water
Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Cameroon
Port of Douala, Cameroon © Mboupda Talla Roger · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Also known as
Duala
Coordinates
4.0500, 9.6833 (4°03′N 9°41′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
11.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
268.8 m × 37.4 m × 8.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Dry dock: Large Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container
Cranes
Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#370
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #370
89.1
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 89.1

Located in Cameroon, the port of Douala serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Douala has a Medium harbor of the River, natural type. Ships approaching Douala work with a channel depth of 6.5 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Douala located?
Douala is a seaport in Cameroon.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Douala?
The UN/LOCODE for Douala is CM DLA.
What is the channel depth at Douala?
The channel depth at Douala is 6.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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