Port of Cartagena (COCTG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cartagena (UN/LOCODE COCTG) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Colombia, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.4167° N, 75.5333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, 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
- Coastal (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 Cartagena
Where is Port of Cartagena located?
Port of Cartagena is a seaport located in Colombia, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.4167° N, 75.5333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cartagena?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cartagena is COCTG — country code CO, location code CTG.
How deep is Port of Cartagena?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cartagena has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cartagena?
Port of Cartagena reports a maximum draft of 13.7 m, a maximum length of 366.5 m, a maximum beam of 51.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Cartagena require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cartagena.
What type of harbor is Port of Cartagena?
Port of Cartagena is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cartagena have?
Port of Cartagena is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cartagena are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11910), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →