Port of Calcutta (INCCU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Calcutta (UN/LOCODE INCCU) is a large river (natural) harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 22.5500° N, 88.3333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Large
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- Region
- India East Coast
Services & Restrictions
Route Calculator & Transit Estimator
Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.
nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
B2B Freight Quote — Port of Calcutta
Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Calcutta (INCCU) via trusted logistics partners.
Nearby Ports & Connections
Nearest Ports to Calcutta
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Calcutta
Where is Port of Calcutta located?
Port of Calcutta is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 22.5500° N, 88.3333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Calcutta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Calcutta is INCCU — country code IN, location code CCU.
How deep is Port of Calcutta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Calcutta has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Calcutta?
Port of Calcutta reports a maximum draft of 6.8 m, a maximum length of 171.9 m, a maximum beam of 25 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Calcutta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Calcutta.
What type of harbor is Port of Calcutta?
Port of Calcutta is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Calcutta have?
Port of Calcutta is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Calcutta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49560), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →