Port of Barranquilla (COBAQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Barranquilla (UN/LOCODE COBAQ) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Colombia, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.9667° N, 74.7667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Colombia North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Barranquilla
Where is Port of Barranquilla located?
Port of Barranquilla is a seaport located in Colombia, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.9667° N, 74.7667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Barranquilla?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Barranquilla is COBAQ — country code CO, location code BAQ.
How deep is Port of Barranquilla?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Barranquilla has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Barranquilla?
Port of Barranquilla reports a maximum draft of 12.5 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Barranquilla require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Barranquilla.
What type of harbor is Port of Barranquilla?
Port of Barranquilla is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Barranquilla have?
Port of Barranquilla is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Barranquilla are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11930), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →