New Zealand

Port of Tauranga (NZ TRG)

New Zealand
Port of Tauranga, New Zealand © Ulrich Lange, Bochum, Germany · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE NZ TRG
Coordinates -37.6333, 176.1667 (37°38′S 176°10′E)
Region NZ-BOP
Nearest city Tauranga
Body of water South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 20.1 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 348 m × 58 m × 14.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #295
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 175.93

Tauranga operates as a working harbor in New Zealand, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Tauranga. Draft at the approach to Tauranga is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Tauranga located?
Tauranga is a seaport in New Zealand.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tauranga?
The UN/LOCODE for Tauranga is NZ TRG.
What is the channel depth at Tauranga?
The channel depth at Tauranga is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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