Seaport · Algeria
Port of Collo
Collo (Algeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45520). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Algeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DZCOL
- World Port Index no.
- 45520
- Coordinates
- 37.00°N, 6.58°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Algeria
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 5.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 760.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,500 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,510 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,120 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Collo, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 131 (Enroute) - Western Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Collo
Where is Port of Collo?
Collo (Algeria) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 37.00°N, 6.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Collo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DZCOL for Collo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Collo?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 760.0 m for Collo. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Collo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,500 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,120 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Barcelona, Valencia, Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Collo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Collo through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.