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COCTA Cartagena,co Port
Cartagena,co Port is the major seaport of Cartagena, in the city of Cartagenain Colombia. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is COCTA.

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Port Code

COCTA

Name

Cartagena,co

Country / Region

Colombia

City

Cartagena

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Main Port

Est. Unit Price

$55/m³ Book Now

Cartagena Port Overview

UN/LOCODE: COCTA | Cartagena, Colombia | Caribbean seaport

Cartagena is a Caribbean maritime gateway serving Colombia’s coastal and inland cargo flows, with an important role in containerized imports, exports and regional transshipment logistics. The port area supports international liner operations, cargo consolidation and deconsolidation, customs coordination, storage and inland trucking connections. For our customers, routing through COCTA is particularly relevant when cargo is destined for Colombia’s Caribbean region or when a carrier’s network uses Cartagena as a connecting point. Sailing schedules, terminal allocation, equipment availability, documentation cut-offs and inland delivery conditions vary by carrier and shipment type; our service team confirms these items before booking rather than treating general port characteristics as guaranteed service conditions.

Key Highlights

Caribbean gateway

COCTA connects Colombian import and export cargo with Caribbean, North American, Latin American, European and other global trade networks, subject to the selected carrier’s current rotation.

Container-focused planning

Containerized cargo requires early confirmation of equipment, terminal receiving windows, verified gross mass and carrier-specific cut-offs.

Transshipment sensitivity

Where cargo is connected through Cartagena, the final schedule depends on the first-leg arrival, vessel connection, terminal transfer and transshipment documentation.

Inland delivery control

Road delivery beyond the port area should be checked for consignee location, cargo type, truck availability, security requirements and any local restrictions.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Our team can coordinate carrier booking, container release, terminal receiving arrangements, loading documentation and post-sailing tracking for standard FCL movements.
LCL and consolidation: LCL cargo normally involves origin consolidation, ocean carriage, destination deconsolidation and local delivery coordination. Warehouse acceptance and destination charges should be confirmed before dispatch.
Storage and cargo transfer: Port-related yards, depots and warehouses may be used for temporary storage, inspection, stripping, stuffing or container interchange, subject to operator approval and available capacity.
Customs and inspection coordination: Our service team can align commercial documents, customs instructions, inspection appointments and release evidence with the responsible broker and terminal parties.
Road collection and delivery: Cartagena-related inland moves are generally planned by truck. Vehicle type, empty-container return point, appointment requirements and delivery access must be confirmed per shipment.

Routes & Transit Times

Planning item	Operational guidance
Common trade directions	Depending on the carrier network, cargo may be arranged between Cartagena and North America, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe or Asia through direct or connecting services. Actual coverage must be checked against the booking date.
Connection planning	Transshipment cargo requires additional control of connection windows, terminal transfer status, document consistency and possible schedule changes.
Transit-time drivers	Actual transit time is affected by port rotation, transshipment, weather, congestion, customs release, equipment availability, blank sailings and inland delivery conditions.
Our quotation practice	Our team provides a carrier-specific routing and estimated transit range after confirming origin, destination, cargo details, service type and requested delivery terms; no fixed transit promise should be inferred from a general port listing.

The platform input currently records 42 FCL options and 9 LCL options for this destination. These are platform service records, not a guarantee of current vessel space, sailing frequency or carrier availability.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Cartagena and Colombia’s Caribbean coastal logistics market, with onward trucking to inland distribution points subject to road conditions, delivery access and carrier acceptance.
Containerized imports: Machinery, industrial inputs, consumer products, project components and general commercial cargo are commonly planned through container services, subject to commodity and regulatory requirements.
Containerized exports: Agricultural, food, manufactured and industrial cargo may move through the port; packaging, moisture protection, inspection and export-document requirements should be assessed by commodity.
Special cargo: Refrigerated, oversized, out-of-gauge, dangerous or high-value shipments require pre-approval, equipment confirmation, special handling instructions and a detailed inland plan.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and receiving: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export declarations, container arrival and terminal receiving windows are carrier- and terminal-specific. Our team obtains the applicable cut-off before cargo dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, technical name where required, safety data and packing details before booking. Acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, permits and origin or preference documents must be consistent. Customs selection or physical inspection can change release timing and local costs.
Inland risk control: Confirm truck access, container weight, delivery appointment, empty return location, cargo security needs and consignee readiness before arranging pickup or final delivery.

Shipping Tips

Send booking requests early with commodity, HS classification, package dimensions, gross weight, container requirement, temperature range and dangerous-goods status. This allows our team to verify equipment and acceptance conditions.
For LCL cargo, use export-grade packaging, clear package marks and moisture protection, and provide accurate dimensions because warehouse receiving and consolidation calculations depend on the declared volume.
Keep invoice, packing list, shipping instructions, customs data and consignee information identical across documents. Differences can trigger amendment requests, inspection delays or release problems.
When the Cartagena connection is schedule-sensitive, our team can compare alternative carrier routings or nearby Colombian gateway options, subject to cargo acceptance, inland cost and the customer’s delivery requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COCTA suitable for both FCL and LCL cargo?

Yes. Our platform supports both FCL and LCL planning for Cartagena. The final solution depends on cargo volume, packaging, commodity, destination, consolidation schedule, carrier acceptance and available equipment.

Can you guarantee a direct sailing to or from Cartagena?

No. Direct or connecting routing depends on the carrier’s current service network and booking date. Our team confirms the actual port rotation and transshipment points before issuing a firm proposal.

How should dangerous goods be booked?

Send the complete dangerous-goods declaration data before booking, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type and applicable safety documentation. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before delivery.

What commonly causes delay after arrival?

Typical causes include incomplete customs documents, inspection selection, inconsistent consignee information, unpaid local charges, unavailable delivery appointments, equipment restrictions or inland access issues. Our service team monitors these milestones with the broker and delivery parties.

Is the platform’s indicative LCL price final?

No. The current platform reference shows an indicative LCL rate of USD 55 per CBM from Dachan Bay, with a recorded post-sailing estimate of 42 days and CMA as the recorded carrier reference. It is not a final offer; space, surcharge, cargo details, validity and destination charges must be reconfirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

Core identity data in this module follows the supplied port record: UN/LOCODE COCTA, CARTAGENA, CO, Cartagena, Colombia, country code CO, and the supplied platform service records. Commercial availability, rates and transit estimates are time-sensitive and require reconfirmation.

For official or regulatory verification, our team refers customers to relevant public authorities and port operators, including puertocartagena.com, dian.gov.co, dimar.mil.co and mincit.gov.co.

These sources are used for port-operation, maritime-regulatory, customs and trade-policy verification. Vessel schedules, terminal cut-offs, tariffs, equipment, inspection decisions and inland conditions remain shipment-specific and should be confirmed with the responsible carrier, terminal, broker and our service team.