Seaport · Colombia
Port of Turbo
Turbo (Colombia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11880). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Colombia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- COTRB
- World Port Index no.
- 11880
- Coordinates
- 8.08°N, 76.73°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Colombia North Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 212.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Container
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- 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) | 9,660 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,670 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,060 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Turbo, with full port guides:
- Cartagena (Colombia) · 160 nm
- Balboa · 180 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 200 nm
- Buenaventura · 250 nm
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. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Turbo
Where is Port of Turbo?
Turbo (Colombia) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 8.08°N, 76.73°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Turbo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE COTRB for Turbo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
Does Turbo have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Turbo. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Turbo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,660 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,060 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cartagena (Colombia), Balboa, Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Turbo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Turbo 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.