Colombo container tracking (LKCMB)
Track containers through Port of Colombo. Paste a container or B/L number for live status from the shipping line, then use the official port and terminal links below. Shipping to or from India? Our licensed brokers clear it at the Indian end.
Colombo port at a glance
LKCMBSouth Asia’s main transshipment hub, carrying a large share of India’s transshipped containers.
Official Colombo port and terminal links
Terminals at Colombo pass container status (discharged, available, gated out) to the shipping line, so the line’s tracking above is the quickest live check. Terminal systems with holds, demurrage and appointment details usually need an account held by the local agent.
How to track a container through Colombo
Colombo container tracking questions
How do I track a container at Port of Colombo?+
Paste the container number (4 letters and 7 digits) or the B/L number into the tracker on this page. We recognise the shipping line and open its official tracking, which shows discharge, gate-out and onward moves at Colombo.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Colombo?+
The UN/LOCODE is LKCMB. You will see it on bills of lading, booking confirmations and arrival notices as the port of loading or discharge.
Can I check my container directly with the Colombo terminal?+
Most terminals at Colombo share container status with the shipping line, so the line’s tracking is the quickest check. Detailed terminal systems usually need an account, which your local agent or the consignee’s broker will have.
Can YAM help with containers between India and Colombo?+
Yes. YAM Logistics is a licensed customs broker in India (licence R-7/92, since 1992) with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Mundra. We book FCL and LCL to and from Colombo and clear cargo at Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Indian ICDs. WhatsApp us your container or B/L number.