Sri Lanka

Port of Colombo (LK CMB)

UN/LOCODE
LK CMB
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
16 m
Nearest city
Colombo
Body of water
Laccadive Sea; Indian Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Sri Lanka
Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka © Rehman Abubakr · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Region
LK-11
Coordinates
6.9500, 79.8500 (6°57′N 79°51′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Harbor use
Cargo
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
0.7 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
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
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
#95
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #95
719.11
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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