Port of Contecar

COCNR🇨🇴Colombia

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About Port of Contecar

Contecar is a container terminal located in Cartagena, Colombia, on the Caribbean coast. It handles a significant volume of containerized cargo, serving as a key transshipment hub for the region. The port accommodates various container ship classes and features modern handling equipment.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11908 →
GeoNames ID
12233241 →
Wikidata
Q111386631 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
COCNR
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
CO-BOL
Latitude
10.3833°
Longitude
-75.5167°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Contecar?

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The approach to Contecar is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Mamonal Lighthouse at 2.4 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Castilletes (3.3 NM NW), Banco Salmedina (3.8 NM S), Bocachica Channel No. 2 (3.8 NM S), Isla Tierra Bomba (4.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Contecar on?

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The Port of Contecar is situated on the Caribbean Sea in CO. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Contecar?

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You can track vessels near Contecar (COCNR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Contecar?

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The Port of Contecar is a port in CO. Its UN/LOCODE is COCNR — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE COCNR mean?

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The first two characters, CO, are the ISO country code for CO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Contecar?

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The Port of Contecar operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.