Ghana

Port of Takoradi (GH TKD)

Ghana
Port of Takoradi, Ghana © Mac-Jordan Degadjor · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GH TKD
Coordinates 4.8833, -1.7333 (4°53′N 1°44′W)
Nearest city Takoradi
Body of water Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 9.4 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
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
  • 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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