Togo

Port of Lome (TG LFW)

UN/LOCODE
TG LFW
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
14.5 m
Nearest city
Lomé
Body of water
Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Togo
Port information
Also known as
Port De Lome
Coordinates
6.1333, 1.2833 (6°08′N 1°17′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1.2 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
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel
Ratings
#347
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #347
283.71
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 283.71

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
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