Spain

Port of Algeciras (ES ALG)

UN/LOCODE
ES ALG
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
6.4 m
Nearest city
Algeciras
Body of water
Strait of Gibraltar; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Spain
Port of Algeciras, Spain © Paolichy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Coordinates
36.1333, -5.4333 (36°08′N 5°26′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
1 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 Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container Mediterranean mooring Oil terminal
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
#12
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #12
519.21
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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