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UNLOCODEZA PLZ
CountrySouth Africa
Water BodyIndian Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth11 m
Lat-33.9519
Lng25.6425
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Transnet Port Terminals runs Port Elizabeth as a multipurpose port on Algoa Bay in South Africa's Eastern Cape, handling containers, motor vehicles, citrus and other fruit, and manganese ore. It is organised into a container terminal with three berths over about 925 m and a capacity of roughly 375,000–400,000 TEU a year, a car terminal, a fruit terminal and a manganese terminal, making it the country's largest manganese export point. Manganese ore reaches the quays by Transnet Freight Rail from the mines of the Northern Cape, while road and rail link the port to the regional automotive and agricultural economy. In April 2025 Transnet commissioned a new ship-to-shore (STS) crane at the container terminal to speed up handling. Because the city-centre basin is relatively shallow, larger container services and the manganese trade are progressively shifting to the deep-water Port of Ngqura. Ngqura, about 20 km to the north, is the reference for large container vessels and transhipment, while Durban remains the main east-coast alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Elizabeth?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Port Elizabeth is ZA PLZ. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Port Elizabeth located?▼
The port of Port Elizabeth is located in South Africa (Indian Ocean).
What is the size of the port Port Elizabeth?▼
Port Elizabeth is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Port Elizabeth?▼
The channel depth of Port Elizabeth is 11 meters.
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-33.95194, 25.64250
Channel depth: 11 m
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