Colombia

Port of Santa Marta (CO SMR)

Colombia
Port information
UN/LOCODE CO SMR
Coordinates 11.2500, -74.2167 (11°15′N 74°13′W)
Nearest city Santa Marta
Body of water Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 23.2 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #141
  • 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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