Global Port Directory

Colombo Port Code (LKCMB)

Colombo, Sri Lanka uses UN/LOCODE LKCMB. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.

UN/LOCODE
LKCMB
Country
Sri Lanka
Type
both
Region
Asia

Colombo is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE LKCMB. The code combines the ISO country code LK with a three-character location identifier.

UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.

Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.

Shipping routes through Colombo

22 routes are listed for Colombo.

  • Colombo to Antwerp: 18–26 days by sea.
  • Colombo to Charleston: 26–35 days by sea.
  • Colombo to Dammam: 4–8 days by sea.
  • Colombo to Dubai: 4–8 days by sea.
  • Colombo to Felixstowe: 18–26 days by sea.
  • Colombo to Hamburg: 18–26 days by sea.
  • Colombo to Jeddah: 4–8 days by sea.
  • Colombo to Khalifa Port: 4–8 days by sea.

Container depots in Colombo

Confirm the assigned depot in your carrier release instructions.

Using this port reference

Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Colombo Port Code (LKCMB) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.

Data limitations

Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.

Shipping routes for Colombo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the port code for Colombo?

The UN/LOCODE for Colombo, Sri Lanka is LKCMB.

Does the port code identify the terminal?

No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.