Port of Douala (CMDLA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Douala (UN/LOCODE CMDLA) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Cameroon, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 4.0500° N, 9.6833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11.5 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cameroon
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Douala
Where is Port of Douala located?
Port of Douala is a seaport located in Cameroon, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.0500° N, 9.6833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Douala?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Douala is CMDLA — country code CM, location code DLA.
How deep is Port of Douala?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Douala has a channel depth of about 6.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Douala?
Port of Douala reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m, a maximum length of 268.8 m, a maximum beam of 37.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Douala require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Douala.
What type of harbor is Port of Douala?
Port of Douala is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Douala have?
Port of Douala is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Douala are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →