Algeria

Port of Bejaia (DZ BJA)

Algeria
Also known as: Bougie
Port of Bejaia, Algeria © PhR61 · CC BY 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE DZ BJA
Coordinates 36.7500, 5.0833 (36°45′N 5°05′E)
Nearest city Bejaïa
Body of water Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #388
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 44.64

Bejaia operates as a working harbor in Algeria, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Bejaia. Draft at the approach to Bejaia is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Bejaia typically connects onward through Bejaïa.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Bejaia located?
Bejaia is a seaport in Algeria, near Bejaïa.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bejaia?
The UN/LOCODE for Bejaia is DZ BJA.
What is the channel depth at Bejaia?
The channel depth at Bejaia is 14 m.
Nearby ports
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