Colombia

Port of Santa Marta (CO SMR)

UN/LOCODE
CO SMR
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
23.2 m
Nearest city
Santa Marta
Body of water
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Colombia
Port information
Coordinates
11.2500, -74.2167 (11°15′N 74°13′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
23.2 m
Cargo pier depth
15.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
270 m × 41 m × 14.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
RoRo Other Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
#141
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #141
114.28
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 114.28

Santa Marta operates as a working harbor in Colombia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Santa Marta. Draft at the approach to Santa Marta is constrained by a 23.2 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Santa Marta located?
Santa Marta is a seaport in Colombia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Santa Marta?
The UN/LOCODE for Santa Marta is CO SMR.
What is the channel depth at Santa Marta?
The channel depth at Santa Marta is 23.2 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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