Tanzania

Port of Dar Es Salaam (TZ DAR)

UN/LOCODE
TZ DAR
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Dar es Salaam
Body of water
Indian Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Tanzania
Port of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania © Prof.Chen Hualin · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Coordinates
-6.8167, 39.3000 (6°49′S 39°18′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
3 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 tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
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
#255
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #255
159.49
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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