KM Prefix and Three-Letter Structure
Comoros UN/LOCODEs begin with the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 prefix KM, followed by a three-character location identifier. Examples in the indexed sample include KMMOR for Moroni and KMMUT for Mutsamudu.
Seaports in Comoros: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Comoros has 6 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting island supply chains and regional Indian Ocean maritime trade.
Review Comoros port codes, indexed locations, trade-lane context and data coverage for international shipping planning.
Comoros Port Overview
Comoros is an island state in the western Indian Ocean. Moroni and Mutsamudu are the principal maritime gateways represented in the indexed sample, while Fomboni serves local island demand. Publicly comparable national throughput and berth series for 2025 are limited, so operational confirmation is required before booking.
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Comoros ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National seaborne cargo volume, 2025; year-on-year change not published
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Container throughput, 2025; year-on-year change not published
No official public figure · 2025
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Commercial berth count, 2025; year-on-year change not published
No official public figure · 2025
How many seaports does Comoros have?
Comoros has 6 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Nov 2026 database snapshot.
Which is the main port in Comoros?
Moroni is the principal maritime gateway in the indexed sample, represented by the city-level UN/LOCODE KMMOR; KMYVA is also listed for Moroni.
Which areas handle most Comoros sea freight?
The main indexed freight areas are Moroni on Grande Comore, Mutsamudu on Anjouan and Fomboni on Mohéli, with codes KMMOR, KMMUT and KMFOM respectively.
Top Ports in Comoros
The table below lists the six Comoros locations in the Ecer Freight sample, ordered by indexed business activity. A comparable public 2025 TEU league table is not available for these small island facilities; therefore rank, throughput and year-on-year fields are shown together as unavailable rather than estimated.
Indexed Comoros port and terminal sample, reviewed Nov 2026
Comoros Port Regions
Grande Comore
Moroni is the leading indexed maritime gateway for Grande Comore and the national capital area. Two records are retained because city-level and alternate location coding may be used in shipping systems.
Grande Comore indexed locations
Anjouan
Anjouan provides an important inter-island and regional logistics node. Mutsamudu is the main seaport record in this island group, while Anjouan Apt is retained as a separate indexed location.
Anjouan indexed locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutsamudu | KMMUT | Mutsamudu / — | Inter-island freight and general cargo |
| Anjouan Apt | KMAJN | — / — | Indexed transport location requiring mode confirmation |
Mohéli and Other Indexed Locations
Fomboni serves Mohéli and is relevant for domestic distribution. Dzaoudzi is retained in the supplied Comoros database sample; shippers should confirm the applicable jurisdiction, port authority and routing before cargo release.
Mohéli and other indexed locations
Comoros Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
City-Level and Location-Level Records
A city-level code and an alternate location or facility record may both appear in commercial databases. KMYVA and KMMOR are both listed for Moroni, so the exact code should be matched against the consignee, terminal and booking instructions.
How to Verify a Code
Verify the code against the UNECE UN/LOCODE resources and compare it with the indexed records on the Ecer Freight port directory before preparing shipping documents.
Shipping from Comoros: Main Trade Lanes
Comoros cargo is commonly arranged through regional Indian Ocean transshipment networks. Transit times are indicative only and depend on feeder connections, transshipment hubs, sailing schedules, port conditions, customs clearance and equipment availability.
Comoros to East Africa
A regional lane for consumer goods, food products, project cargo and island replenishment, generally connecting Comoros with East African gateway networks.
Comoros to Madagascar
Shorter regional Indian Ocean movements may serve inter-island distribution, commercial cargo and food supply chains between Comoros and Madagascar.
Comoros to Middle East
Imports from Middle Eastern hubs can include manufactured goods, building materials and consumer products moved through regional feeder and mainline services.
Comoros to Asia
Asia-origin cargo normally uses a major regional hub before a feeder connection to Comoros, with schedules and equipment subject to carrier confirmation.
Data Sources and Methodology
The page separates Ecer Freight indexed coverage from national throughput and international port rankings. Where no reliable, comparable 2025 public figure was identified, the value is shown as unavailable rather than inferred.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party indexed coverage of 6 Comoros ports and terminals; database snapshot Nov 2026.
- UNECE — reference framework for UN/LOCODE structure and location-code verification.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — navigational and port-reference context; operational details remain subject to confirmation.
- World Bank — broader trade and logistics context; not used as a substitute for port-level 2025 throughput.
- Official Comoros maritime, transport and statistical publications — checked for nationally reported cargo, TEU and berth indicators; no comparable 2025 public series was used where unavailable.
Comoros Port FAQ
How many seaports does Comoros have?
Comoros has 6 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot.
What is the main port of Comoros?
Moroni is the principal maritime gateway in the indexed sample. Its primary listed code is KMMOR, with KMYVA also recorded for Moroni.
What are the main Comoros port codes?
The indexed codes are KMYVA, KMMOR, KMMUT, KMFOM, KMAJN and KMDZA. All begin with the Comoros prefix KM.
Which Comoros regions have active freight gateways?
Moroni represents Grande Comore, Mutsamudu and Anjouan Apt represent Anjouan, and Fomboni represents Mohéli. Dzaoudzi is also present in the supplied indexed sample and requires routing and jurisdiction confirmation.
Are 2025 Comoros port throughput figures available?
A comparable official 2025 TEU or national port-throughput series was not identified for the indexed facilities. Carrier, terminal and port-authority confirmation should be obtained for a shipment-specific estimate.
How can a shipper request a Comoros freight quote?
Provide the origin, destination, cargo description, dimensions, weight, Incoterms, equipment type and preferred port code through the FCL or LCL rate pages. Sailing schedules and transit times remain subject to confirmation.
Editorial note: Comoros port-code coverage is maintained from the Ecer Freight Ports Database and reviewed against available UN/LOCODE, navigational and public statistical references. Indexed records and trade guidance are updated with the database snapshot, while schedules, port services, throughput and customs conditions should be reconfirmed before booking.
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