Sri Lanka

Port of Colombo (LK CMB)

Sri Lanka
Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka © Rehman Abubakr · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE LK CMB
Coordinates 6.9500, 79.8500 (6°57′N 79°51′E)
Region LK-11
Nearest city Colombo
Body of water Laccadive Sea; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 0.7 m
Channel depth 16 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 18 m
Oil terminal depth 33 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 400 m × 61.5 m × 16 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #95
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 719.11

Located in Sri Lanka, the port of Colombo serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Colombo has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Colombo work with a channel depth of 16.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Colombo located?
Colombo is a seaport in Sri Lanka.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Colombo?
The UN/LOCODE for Colombo is LK CMB.
What is the channel depth at Colombo?
The channel depth at Colombo is 16 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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