Port of Chittagong (BDCGP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Chittagong (UN/LOCODE BDCGP) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Bangladesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 22.3167° N, 91.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 12.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Bangladesh
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chittagong
Where is Port of Chittagong located?
Port of Chittagong is a seaport located in Bangladesh, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 22.3167° N, 91.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chittagong?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chittagong is BDCGP — country code BD, location code CGP.
How deep is Port of Chittagong?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chittagong has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Chittagong?
Port of Chittagong reports a maximum draft of 10.5 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 36 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Chittagong require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chittagong.
What type of harbor is Port of Chittagong?
Port of Chittagong is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Chittagong have?
Port of Chittagong is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Chittagong are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →