Kankesanthurai Port
Kankesanthurai (KKS) serves the Jaffna peninsula in Sri Lanka's far north and is being progressively redeveloped. Draft is limited and facilities are basic, so supply here is a logistics exercise: stores are moved overland and delivered against a confirmed window.
Operational Notes for Kankesanthurai Port
Northern port serving the Jaffna peninsula, under phased redevelopment
Shallow draft with limited alongside handling capacity
Basic on-site facilities — stores are trucked in and hand-delivered
How We Supply This Port
KKS calls are planned ahead through our Colombo partner suppliers, with the delivery run scheduled around road transit time so that fresh provisions arrive in condition.
Customs & Port Formalities in Sri Lanka
- 1
The local agent lodges the vessel's stores list with Sri Lanka Customs before arrival; late filing is the most common cause of delivery delay.
- 2
Bonded and duty-free stores clear through the Customs Bond Division — allow 24 hours for approval before the delivery window.
- 3
Harbour passes are issued by Sri Lanka Ports Authority security; delivery crew must carry NIC or passport.
- 4
Deliveries to vessels at anchorage or OPL require a licensed supply boat and prior clearance from the Harbour Master.
- 5
Waste and sludge reception must be booked in advance through an SLPA-approved contractor.
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Operational Data
- Coordinates
- 09° 49' N, 80° 02' E
- Draft Limit
- 8.5m
- Status
- Operational 24/7
Indicative figures, published as a planning aid for procurement. They are not maintained in real time and are not for navigation or passage planning. Confirm with the vessel’s agent or the port authority before relying on them.
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