Tunisia

Port of Tunis (TN TUN)

Tunisia
Port information
UN/LOCODE TN TUN
Coordinates 36.8000, 10.2500 (36°48′N 10°15′E)
Nearest city Tunis
Body of water Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Canal or lake
Shelter Good
Channel depth 6.4 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 8.76

Tunis operates as a working harbor in Tunisia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Canal or lake sets the scale of operations at Tunis. Draft at the approach to Tunis is constrained by a 6.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Tunis located?
Tunis is a seaport in Tunisia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tunis?
The UN/LOCODE for Tunis is TN TUN.
What is the channel depth at Tunis?
The channel depth at Tunis is 6.4 m.
Nearby ports
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