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Mitsiwa HarborER MSW

(Massaua; Massawa)

SmallCoastal (Breakwater)Red Sea; Indian Ocean

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UNLOCODEER MSW

Water BodyRed Sea; Indian Ocean

SizeSmall

TypeCoastal (Breakwater)

Channel Depth9.4 m

Lat15.6167

Lng39.4667

Classificationgateway_202606

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Last updated: 14 June 2026

About This Seaport

The Massawa Port Authority runs Eritrea's principal deep-water gateway on the Red Sea, handling containerised, bulk, breakbulk and project cargo across six cargo berths totalling roughly 1,007 metres. Its container terminal is rated at about 150,000 TEU per year, served by mobile harbour cranes and reach stackers on a storage yard of some 25 hectares. Annual throughput sits near 826,000 tonnes of dry cargo across around 340 vessel calls. Typical goods include linseed, fruit and vegetables, livestock, hides, oil cakes, salt and petroleum products, reflecting Eritrea's trade mix. Inland distribution depends almost entirely on the road link to the capital Asmara, as the historic rail line plays no freight role. As the country's main customs entry point, Massawa is where most Eritrea-bound import and export clearance is processed. Shippers moving boxes via major container lines often tranship through Djibouti and feeder or truck onward. Port Sudan and Eritrea's southern port of Assab serve as further alternatives for regional routings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mitsiwa Harbor?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Mitsiwa Harbor is ER MSW. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Mitsiwa Harbor located?▼

The port of Mitsiwa Harbor is located in Eritrea (Red Sea; Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Mitsiwa Harbor?▼

Mitsiwa Harbor is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Mitsiwa Harbor?▼

The channel depth of Mitsiwa Harbor is 9.4 meters.

Location & Weather

15.61667, 39.46667

Channel depth: 9.4 m

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About This Seaport

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mitsiwa Harbor?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Mitsiwa Harbor is ER MSW. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Mitsiwa Harbor located?▼

The port of Mitsiwa Harbor is located in Eritrea (Red Sea; Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Mitsiwa Harbor?▼

Mitsiwa Harbor is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Mitsiwa Harbor?▼

The channel depth of Mitsiwa Harbor is 9.4 meters.