Port of Luanda (AOLAD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Luanda (UN/LOCODE AOLAD) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 8.8000° S, 13.2500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 27.5 m, an anchorage depth near 30 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Angola
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Luanda
Where is Port of Luanda located?
Port of Luanda is a seaport located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.8000° S, 13.2500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Luanda?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Luanda is AOLAD — country code AO, location code LAD.
How deep is Port of Luanda?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Luanda has a channel depth of about 27.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 30 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Luanda?
Port of Luanda reports a maximum draft of 10.4 m, a maximum length of 300 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Luanda require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Luanda.
What type of harbor is Port of Luanda?
Port of Luanda is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Luanda have?
Port of Luanda is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Luanda are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46560), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →