UG Prefix and Three-Character Structure
Uganda codes begin with UG, followed by a three-character location component. Examples in the indexed sample include UGKAM for Kampala, UGJIN for Jinja and UGEBB for Entebbe.
Seaports in Uganda: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Uganda has 3 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting inland-waterway, dry-port and regional transit activity for this landlocked East African market.
Uganda has no coastline, so international ocean cargo generally moves through neighboring coastal gateways before continuing by road or rail into the country.
Uganda Port Overview
Uganda is a landlocked country. The locations below represent the Uganda port and terminal records indexed in the Ecer Freight database, rather than ocean container ports with direct vessel access.
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Uganda ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National port cargo throughput, 2025; YoY not published as a consolidated series
MOT 2025 public information
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National container throughput in TEU, 2025; YoY not published as a consolidated series
UBOS 2025 public statistics
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National commercial port berth total, 2025; YoY not published as a consolidated series
MOT 2025 public information
How many seaports does Uganda have?
Uganda has 3 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight, although the country is landlocked and these records do not represent direct ocean-facing seaports.
What is Uganda's largest indexed port location?
Kampala, coded UGKAM, is the leading Uganda location in the Ecer Freight sample by indexed business activity and functions as a major inland logistics and distribution center.
Which areas handle Uganda's main port-related cargo flows?
The indexed network covers Kampala (UGKAM), Jinja (UGJIN) and Entebbe (UGEBB), linking inland distribution, Lake Victoria-related activity and regional corridors to coastal gateways outside Uganda.
Top Ports and Terminals in Uganda
This table ranks the three Uganda records in the Ecer Freight sample by indexed activity order. Uganda has no conventional ocean-port TEU league table, and no reliable public 2025 port-level TEU or year-on-year series was identified for these inland locations.
Uganda indexed port and terminal records; 2025 ocean-port ranking metrics are not applicable or publicly consolidated.
Uganda Port Regions and Logistics Clusters
Central Uganda
The capital area is Uganda's principal inland cargo concentration and supports national distribution and cross-border freight coordination.
Indexed central-Uganda location
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | UGKAM | Kampala / — | Inland distribution, consolidation and regional cargo coordination |
Eastern Uganda
Jinja is an important eastern industrial and transport location with connections to inland commercial corridors.
Indexed eastern-Uganda location
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinja | UGJIN | Jinja / — | Industrial supply, inland cargo movement and Lake Victoria corridor support |
Lake Victoria and Entebbe Area
Entebbe provides an indexed location in the Lake Victoria area and is relevant to air, road and lake-linked logistics planning.
Indexed Lake Victoria-area location
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe | UGEBB | Entebbe / — | Lake-area logistics, airport-linked cargo and regional distribution |
Uganda Port Codes and UN/LOCODE Guide
UN/LOCODE identifies locations used in international trade documentation. The Ecer Freight records below use the UG country prefix and three-character location identifiers.
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A city-level code can cover a broader commercial location, while a terminal-level record may identify a more specific operating site. The applicable scope should be confirmed against the booking party's shipping instructions.
How to Verify a Uganda Code
Check the official UNECE UN/LOCODE resources and compare the result with the Ecer Freight port directory before preparing transport documents.
Shipping from Uganda: Main Trade Lanes
Uganda's international sea freight is generally routed overland to coastal ports in Kenya or Tanzania. Transit times are indicative only and depend on border conditions, cargo type, carrier schedules and inland delivery terms.
Uganda to Mombasa
A major regional corridor for containerized imports and exports moving between Uganda and the Indian Ocean gateway at Mombasa.
Uganda to Dar es Salaam
An alternative Indian Ocean routing used for selected cargo flows, subject to inland border, rail and trucking capacity.
Uganda to Northern Europe
Cargo normally reaches a Kenyan or Tanzanian ocean gateway by inland transport before the mainline sea leg to Northern Europe.
Uganda to Asia
Asian imports generally combine an inland East African leg with a scheduled ocean service from Mombasa or Dar es Salaam.
Data Sources and Methodology
The page separates Ecer Freight's indexed coverage from official national statistics and from ocean-port league-table metrics. Figures are shown only where a reliable public 2025 series is available.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database snapshot for Nov 2026, containing 3 Uganda port and terminal records.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code reference framework.
- Uganda Bureau of Statistics — national statistical context and publicly available 2025 transport and trade indicators.
- Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport — transport-sector and infrastructure context used for the inland-port assessment.
- World Bank — regional logistics and landlocked-country context used for corridor interpretation.
Uganda Port FAQ
How many seaports does Uganda have?
Uganda has 3 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight. Uganda is landlocked, so the indexed locations are inland or lake-related logistics records rather than direct ocean ports.
What is the largest indexed port location in Uganda?
Kampala is the leading indexed location in the supplied Ecer Freight sample. Its UN/LOCODE is UGKAM.
What port codes are listed for Uganda?
The indexed Uganda codes are UGKAM for Kampala, UGJIN for Jinja and UGEBB for Entebbe. Code scope should be checked before documents are issued.
Which regions are represented in the Uganda port directory?
The directory represents Central Uganda through Kampala and Entebbe, and Eastern Uganda through Jinja. These records support inland, lake-area and regional corridor planning.
Does Uganda have direct ocean container services?
No. Uganda has no coastline. International ocean cargo generally uses a coastal gateway in Kenya or Tanzania and then moves inland by road or rail.
How current is the Uganda port data?
The Ecer Freight database snapshot is dated Nov 2026. National statistics and corridor conditions can change, so 2025 indicators and current routing details should be confirmed before shipment planning.
How can shippers request a Uganda sea freight quote?
Shippers can request current FCL or LCL pricing through the freight-rate pages. Final quotations are subject to cargo details, inland origin and destination, coastal gateway, equipment, customs requirements and schedule availability.
Editorial note: Uganda port records are reviewed against the Ecer Freight database and available public transport, trade and location-code sources. Indexed coverage is updated with the database snapshot, while external statistics and corridor conditions are reviewed quarterly or when authoritative updates become available.
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