Ghana

Port of Tema (GH TEM)

Ghana
Port of Tema, Ghana © SteKrueBe · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GH TEM
Coordinates 5.6319, 0.0156 (5°38′N 0°01′E)
Nearest city Tema
Body of water Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1.6 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 54 m
Cargo pier depth 19 m
Oil terminal depth 25 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 366.3 m × 51.2 m × 18.7 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #376
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 322.38

Located in Ghana, the port of Tema serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Tema has a Small harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Tema work with a channel depth of 12.5 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Tema located?
Tema is a seaport in Ghana.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tema?
The UN/LOCODE for Tema is GH TEM.
What is the channel depth at Tema?
The channel depth at Tema is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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