Port of Lome (TG LFW)
Togo
Also known as: Port De Lome
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | TG LFW |
| Coordinates | 6.1333, 1.2833 (6°08′N 1°17′E) |
| Nearest city | Lomé |
| Body of water | Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Medium |
| Harbor type | Coastal, breakwater |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 1.2 m |
| Channel depth | 14.5 m |
| Anchorage depth | 15 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 13.5 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 250 m × 45 m × 15.5 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Limited |
| Dry dock | Small |
| Marine railway (slipway) | Large |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Rail connection | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts 25–49 t
Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Ratings
Located in Togo, the port of Lome serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Lome has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Lome work with a channel depth of 14.5 m. Lomé is the nearest city to Lome, linking the port to inland markets.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Lome located?
- Lome is a seaport in Togo, near Lomé.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Lome?
- The UN/LOCODE for Lome is TG LFW.
- What is the channel depth at Lome?
- The channel depth at Lome is 14.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 12443 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 5099 km
- Los Angeles USA 12277 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 6085 km
- Hamburg Germany 5332 km
- Santos Brazil 6149 km
- Durban South Africa 5112 km
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