Spain

Port of Algeciras (ES ALG)

Spain
Port of Algeciras, Spain © Paolichy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE ES ALG
Coordinates 36.1333, -5.4333 (36°08′N 5°26′W)
Nearest city Algeciras
Body of water Strait of Gibraltar; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 6.4 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 23.2 m
Oil terminal depth 20.1 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #12
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 519.21

Algeciras operates as a working harbor in Spain, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Algeciras. Draft at the approach to Algeciras is constrained by a 6.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Algeciras located?
Algeciras is a seaport in Spain.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Algeciras?
The UN/LOCODE for Algeciras is ES ALG.
What is the channel depth at Algeciras?
The channel depth at Algeciras is 6.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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