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Gioia TauroIT GIT
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UNLOCODEIT GIT
CountryItaly
Water BodyTyrrhenian Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeCanal or Lake
Channel Depth17.1 m
Lat38.4440
Lng15.8900
Classificationgateway_202606
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About This Seaport
At roughly 4.5 million TEU in 2025 — a 14% jump and an all-time record — Gioia Tauro ranks among the busiest container ports in the Mediterranean, yet about 96% of those boxes never touch Italian soil. The Calabrian port is a pure transshipment hub, relaying containers ship-to-ship on the Asia–Mediterranean–North Europe trades. Operations centre on the Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT), controlled by MSC's Terminal Investment Limited, which has poured more than €140 million into new equipment and launched intermodal rail links to northern Italy in early 2025. Some 3.4 km of quay, seven berths and 18 metres of depth handle the largest container vessels afloat. An adjacent car and ro-ro terminal broadens the offer, though Calabria's hinterland generates little local cargo. Customs clearance and import-export gateway functions are limited here. Shippers with genuine Italian import or export consignments are usually better served by Genoa, Naples or Salerno.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gioia Tauro?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Gioia Tauro is IT GIT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Gioia Tauro located?▼
The port of Gioia Tauro is located in Italy (Tyrrhenian Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Gioia Tauro?▼
Gioia Tauro is a Large harbor of type Canal or Lake.
What is the channel depth of Gioia Tauro?▼
The channel depth of Gioia Tauro is 17.1 meters.
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38.44400, 15.89000
Channel depth: 17.1 m
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