Tanzania

Port of Dar Es Salaam (TZ DAR)

Tanzania
Port of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania © Prof.Chen Hualin · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE TZ DAR
Coordinates -6.8167, 39.3000 (6°49′S 39°18′E)
Nearest city Dar es Salaam
Body of water Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 9.4 m
Anchorage depth 12.5 m
Cargo pier depth 7.9 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #255
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 159.49

Located in Tanzania, the port of Dar Es Salaam serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Dar Es Salaam has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Dar Es Salaam work with a channel depth of 9.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Dar Es Salaam located?
Dar Es Salaam is a seaport in Tanzania.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dar Es Salaam?
The UN/LOCODE for Dar Es Salaam is TZ DAR.
What is the channel depth at Dar Es Salaam?
The channel depth at Dar Es Salaam is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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