Cameroon

Port of Douala (CM DLA)

Cameroon
Also known as: Duala
Port of Douala, Cameroon © Mboupda Talla Roger · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE CM DLA
Coordinates 4.0500, 9.6833 (4°03′N 9°41′E)
Nearest city Douala
Body of water Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 6.5 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #370
  • 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.
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