Colombia

Port of Buenaventura (CO BUN)

UN/LOCODE
CO BUN
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
7.9 m
Nearest city
Buenaventura
Body of water
North Pacific Ocean
Colombia
Port of Buenaventura, Colombia CC BY-SA 2.5
Port information
Coordinates
3.8833, -77.0667 (3°53′N 77°04′W)
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Harbor use
Cargo
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
4 m
Anchorage depth
4.9 m
Cargo pier depth
9.4 m
Oil terminal depth
7.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
368.5 m × 51.2 m × 13.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Major Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#77
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #77
217.48
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 217.48

Located in Colombia, the port of Buenaventura serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Buenaventura has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Buenaventura work with a channel depth of 7.9 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Buenaventura located?
Buenaventura is a seaport in Colombia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Buenaventura?
The UN/LOCODE for Buenaventura is CO BUN.
What is the channel depth at Buenaventura?
The channel depth at Buenaventura is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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