KHKOS Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of KHKOS
Kompong Som Port is the major seaport of Sihanoukville city, in the city of Sihanoukville cityin Cambodia. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is KHKOS.
Kompong Som Port (KHKOS) Overview
Kompong Som, also known as Sihanoukville, is Cambodia’s seaport in the Bay of Kompong Som on the southern Gulf of Thailand. The port serves Sihanoukville City and functions as a maritime gateway for Cambodia-bound and Cambodia-origin cargo. Its published port record identifies handling facilities for general cargo vessels, smaller vessels, tankers and a buoy-mooring facility, with the applicable vessel limits varying by berth or terminal type. Our service team uses the exact cargo, vessel, draft and routing requirements to determine whether KHKOS is suitable for containerized, breakbulk, project or liquid-bulk movements. Coordinates supplied for the port are 10.6330556°N, 103.5000000°E.
| UN/LOCODE | KHKOS |
|---|---|
| Country / City | Cambodia / Sihanoukville City |
| Port type | Seaport and coastal maritime gateway |
| Local name | Kompong Som; Sihanoukville |
| Coordinates | 10.6330556°N, 103.5000000°E |
Key Logistics Highlights
Facilities & Services
- General cargo berthing: The supplied port record states capacity for four vessels of 10,000 DWT or six vessels of 4,000 DWT, subject to operational and berth confirmation.
- Small-vessel facilities: Four additional small vessels below 7.0 m draft are identified in the same record; actual acceptance depends on vessel particulars and port instructions.
- Tanker facilities: A Pointe du Depart facility is described for small tankers up to 60 m LOA and 4.2 m draft. A deep tanker terminal is stated to accept tankers up to 9.2 m draft.
- CBM operations: The record identifies a CBM facility for tankers up to 110 m LOA and approximately 5.6–6.0 m draft. Pre-clearance of mooring and cargo requirements is necessary.
- Container and conventional cargo coordination: Our service team can arrange carrier, terminal, depot, customs and inland trucking coordination according to the confirmed booking; equipment availability and terminal services must be verified case by case.
- Inland interface: Road delivery planning is normally required for cargo moving to or from the Cambodian hinterland. Truck type, route restrictions, loading windows and delivery permits should be checked before dispatch.
Routes & Transit-Time Planning
- KHKOS is evaluated primarily for Cambodia-related sea freight connected with regional Asian origins and destinations. Exact vessel calls, transshipment points and carrier acceptance must be confirmed at booking.
- For container cargo, the practical transit chain may involve a direct call or regional transshipment, depending on the selected service, equipment position and seasonal network changes.
- Breakbulk, project and tanker movements require separate voyage, berth and cargo compatibility checks; container schedules should not be used as a proxy for these cargo types.
- Transit time is affected by transshipment, monsoon and weather conditions, port congestion, customs inspection, documentation accuracy, equipment availability and inland truck scheduling. Our team provides a confirmed estimate only after the routing and cargo details are reviewed.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-offs: Carrier closing, terminal receiving, customs declaration and document cut-off times can change by service and sailing. Our service team confirms the operative cut-offs in writing rather than relying on standard assumptions.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and container packing details before booking. Tanker or bulk cargo requires additional terminal and safety approval.
- Vessel compatibility: Submit LOA, beam, DWT, draft, cargo type and handling requirements in advance. The stated limits are not a blanket guarantee of berth availability, under-keel clearance or acceptance during the intended call.
- Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, permits and origin or product documents should be consistent. Incorrect HS classification, valuation or cargo description may trigger examination, amendment and inland delay.
- Inland delivery: Confirm destination access, truck capacity, axle or road restrictions, unloading equipment and delivery appointment before cargo release, particularly for heavy, long or high units.
Practical Shipping Tips
- Send our team the commodity, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, ready date, destination and preferred equipment before requesting a firm routing.
- For machinery or project cargo, provide drawings, center of gravity, lifting points and lashing requirements; arrange a route and delivery-site survey where road access is uncertain.
- For hazardous or liquid cargo, begin approval before the desired sailing and keep the SDS, dangerous-goods declaration, tank certificate and emergency information aligned with the booking data.
- Build contingency time for transshipment, weather, customs inspection and inland delivery. If vessel size, equipment or schedule cannot be confirmed, our service team will assess an alternative Cambodian gateway or routing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is KHKOS the same port as Sihanoukville?
- Yes. KHKOS is the UN/LOCODE supplied for Kompong Som, also known as Sihanoukville, in Cambodia. Our team uses the code and the named city together when checking bookings and documents.
- Can every vessel use the same draft limit?
- No. The supplied record gives different limits for general cargo vessels, small tankers, the deep tanker terminal and CBM. Vessel particulars and the intended facility must be confirmed separately.
- Can standard FCL cargo be booked through KHKOS?
- It may be possible subject to the selected carrier, sailing, equipment and terminal acceptance. We verify the current service and receiving arrangements before confirming the booking.
- What information is needed for a tanker or dangerous-goods shipment?
- Provide cargo classification, SDS, quantity, tank or vessel details, LOA, draft, intended operation, loading or discharge requirements and all requested safety documents before nomination.
- What commonly causes inland delivery delays?
- Late customs release, incomplete documents, unsuitable truck selection, road or access restrictions, missing unloading equipment and delivery appointments are common risk points. Our team checks these items before dispatch.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, names, country, city, coordinates and vessel or facility limits in this module are based on the supplied KHKOS port record. Operational items such as sailing availability, cut-offs, berth acceptance, equipment, customs processing and inland conditions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.
- Official port reference for cross-checking: pas.gov.kh
- Data boundary: The source record states general cargo, tanker and CBM parameters but does not establish current schedules, charges, guaranteed berth availability, terminal operating hours or carrier-specific service commitments.
- Verification practice: Our service team confirms the latest carrier, terminal, port, customs and inland requirements before issuing a binding operational plan.