7M TEU
Annual container throughput of 7M TEU.
Container/Transshipment
Primary port type: Container/Transshipment.
Sri Lanka
Located in Sri Lanka, serving regional and international trade.
Public AIS Data
Latest available vessel positions; coverage and reporting intervals vary.
About the Port of Colombo
Colombo Port is a major transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean, strategically located on the East-West shipping route.
Port Details
- Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Port Code: LKCMB
- Type: Container/Transshipment
- Annual Throughput: 7M TEU
Live Ship Tracking
Open the map to inspect the latest available public AIS positions at and around the Port of Colombo. Vessel type, flag, destination and movement fields appear only when present in the source report. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale.
Reading traffic around the Port of Colombo
Colombo in Sri Lanka uses the reference port code LKCMB. The displayed throughput of 7M TEU is a rounded annual reference figure, not a live terminal counter. Port totals can use different reporting years and can include facilities beyond the area visible in the current map view.
Vessel positions depend on available AIS reports. Coastal receiver density, satellite relays, transmission intervals and vessel settings affect coverage and freshness. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale; proximity to the port does not confirm a berth assignment or arrival clearance.
Maritime data sources
Vessel positions use available AIS feeds and public maritime datasets. Coastal coverage and update intervals vary by receiver network.
Frequently asked questions
How many ships are at the Port of Colombo?
The visible number varies with AIS coverage and reporting intervals. It is not a complete berth or port-call count for Colombo.
What types of ships use the Port of Colombo?
The Port of Colombo handles container/transshipment traffic including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and more.
How current is the ship data?
Read the latest available AIS report and its timestamp. Coastal receivers, satellite relays and vessel transmission intervals affect freshness.