Italy

Port of Taranto (IT TAR)

Italy
Port of Taranto, Italy © Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE IT TAR
Coordinates 40.4667, 17.2000 (40°28′N 17°12′E)
Nearest city Taranto
Body of water Golfo di Taranto; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 15.5 m
Oil terminal depth 21.6 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Emergency only
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 27.93

Located in Italy, the port of Taranto serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Taranto has a Large harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Taranto work with a channel depth of 14.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Taranto located?
Taranto is a seaport in Italy.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Taranto?
The UN/LOCODE for Taranto is IT TAR.
What is the channel depth at Taranto?
The channel depth at Taranto is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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