India

Port of Calcutta (IN CCU)

India
Port of Calcutta, India © Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata · GODL-India
Port information
UN/LOCODE IN CCU
Coordinates 22.5500, 88.3333 (22°33′N 88°20′E)
Region IN-WB
Nearest city Calcutta
Body of water Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River, natural
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 7.9 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 9.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 171.9 m × 25 m × 6.8 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
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
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #233
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 99.97

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Calcutta located?
Calcutta is a seaport in India.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Calcutta?
The UN/LOCODE for Calcutta is IN CCU.
What is the channel depth at Calcutta?
The channel depth at Calcutta is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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