Ghana

Port of Takoradi (GH TKD)

UN/LOCODE
GH TKD
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Takoradi
Body of water
Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Ghana
Port of Takoradi, Ghana © Mac-Jordan Degadjor · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
Coordinates
4.8833, -1.7333 (4°53′N 1°44′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
16 m
Oil terminal depth
20 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
225 m × 36.5 m × 13.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Dry dock: Small Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
35.15
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 35.15

Located in Ghana, the port of Takoradi serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Takoradi has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Takoradi work with a channel depth of 9.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Takoradi located?
Takoradi is a seaport in Ghana.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Takoradi?
The UN/LOCODE for Takoradi is GH TKD.
What is the channel depth at Takoradi?
The channel depth at Takoradi is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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