Quick Answer
UNLOCODELK KNK
CountrySri Lanka
Water BodyPalk Strait; Indian Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth9.4 m
Lat9.8167
Lng80.0500
Classificationfeeder_202606
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About This Seaport
Opened in 1950 alongside the local cement works and badly damaged during Sri Lanka's civil war, Kankesanthurai (KKS) on the Jaffna peninsula currently offers only limited commercial cargo capability. The roughly 16-acre port long sat under naval control and is surrounded by small industry, including cement, agricultural processing and fisheries. An Indian grant of about USD 61.5 million is funding a new breakwater and dredging to as much as 30 metres so the harbour can eventually take deep-draft vessels. A fast ferry already links KKS with Nagapattinam and Karaikal in Tamil Nadu, around 110 kilometres across the strait. For containers and breakbulk, forwarders still rely on Colombo, and on Trincomalee on the east coast for larger bulk volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kankesanturai?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Kankesanturai is LK KNK. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Kankesanturai located?▼
The port of Kankesanturai is located in Sri Lanka (Palk Strait; Indian Ocean).
What is the size of the port Kankesanturai?▼
Kankesanturai is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Kankesanturai?▼
The channel depth of Kankesanturai is 9.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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9.81667, 80.05000
Channel depth: 9.4 m
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