Ghana

Port of Tema (GH TEM)

UN/LOCODE
GH TEM
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
12.5 m
Nearest city
Tema
Body of water
Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Ghana
Port of Tema, Ghana © SteKrueBe · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Coordinates
5.6319, 0.0156 (5°38′N 0°01′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1.6 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 tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
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
#376
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #376
322.38
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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