Seaport · India
Port of Quilon (Kollam)
Quilon (Kollam) (India) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49160). It lies on the Laccadive Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INQUI
- World Port Index no.
- 49160
- Coordinates
- 8.87°N, 76.58°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Laccadive Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 8.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 116.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 1,790 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,890 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Quilon (Kollam), 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. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Quilon (Kollam)
Where is Port of Quilon (Kollam)?
Quilon (Kollam) (India) lies on the Laccadive Sea, at about 8.87°N, 76.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Quilon (Kollam)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INQUI for Quilon (Kollam). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Quilon (Kollam)?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 116.0 m, draft 7.0 m for Quilon (Kollam). Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Quilon (Kollam) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,790 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,890 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Vizhinjam, Cochin (Kochi), Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Quilon (Kollam)?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Quilon (Kollam) 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.