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UNLOCODELK CMB
CountrySri Lanka
Water BodyLaccadive Sea; Indian Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth12.5 m
Lat6.9500
Lng79.8500
Classificationgateway_202608
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About This Seaport
4,444,034 TEU crossed the Port of Colombo (LK CMB) in the first half of 2026, an 11.9% rise on the same period of 2025, and 84.7% of that was transshipment moved between vessels rather than cargo for Sri Lanka. Relay volumes alone grew 12.6%, extending a run that produced a record 7.78 million TEU in 2024 and about 8.29 million TEU in 2025. Colombo remains South Asia's leading box hub and one of the world's 25 busiest container ports, thanks to its position astride the Indian Ocean's east-west trades. Three operations share the work: Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT), South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) and the fully automated Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), which opened in February 2025, passed its millionth TEU in March 2026 and handled 152,262 TEU in April 2026 alone. Most cargo belongs to the Indian hinterland, whose ports consolidate feeder flows through Colombo, alongside traffic to and from Bangladesh, Pakistan and East Africa. Sri Lankan import cargo — consumer goods, machinery, project shipments — is a smaller share moving through the same terminals and clearing through Sri Lanka Customs, while relay boxes transfer without entering the domestic customs regime. For shippers the draw is dense mainline connectivity and short feeder transit times to the subcontinent. Regional transshipment alternatives include Singapore, Salalah and the fast-growing Indian gateways of Mundra and Vizhinjam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Colombo?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Colombo is LK CMB. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Colombo located?▼
The port of Colombo is located in Sri Lanka (Laccadive Sea; Indian Ocean).
What is the size of the port Colombo?▼
Colombo is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Colombo?▼
The channel depth of Colombo is 12.5 meters.
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6.95000, 79.85000
Channel depth: 12.5 m
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