Seaport · Nigeria
Port of Koko
Koko (Nigeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46140). It lies on the Bight of Benin.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NGKOK
- World Port Index no.
- 46140
- Coordinates
- 6.00°N, 5.47°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nigeria
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.3 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 140.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 6,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,900 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Koko, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Koko
Where is Port of Koko?
Koko (Nigeria) lies on the Bight of Benin, at about 6.00°N, 5.47°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Koko?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NGKOK for Koko. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Koko?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 140.0 m, draft 6.4 m for Koko. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Koko from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,900 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can Island), Cotonou.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Koko?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Koko 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.