Seaport · Colombia
Puerto Bolivar
Puerto Bolivar (Colombia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11946). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Colombia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- COPBO
- World Port Index no.
- 11946
- Coordinates
- 12.25°N, 71.97°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Colombia North Coast
- Repairs
- None
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 17.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 300.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 50.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 17.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
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) | 9,420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,440 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Bolivar, 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Bolivar
Where is Puerto Bolivar?
Puerto Bolivar (Colombia) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 12.25°N, 71.97°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Bolivar?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE COPBO for Puerto Bolivar. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Puerto Bolivar?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 300.0 m, beam 50.0 m, draft 17.5 m for Puerto Bolivar. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Puerto Bolivar have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Puerto Bolivar. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Puerto Bolivar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,420 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,820 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cartagena (Colombia), Caucedo, Kingston.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Bolivar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Bolivar 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.