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UNLOCODESD PZU
CountrySudan
Water BodyRed Sea; Indian Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth25.6 m
Lat19.6000
Lng37.2333
Classificationgateway_202608
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About This Seaport
The Sudan Sea Ports Corporation administers Port Sudan (SD PZU), which handles almost all of Sudan's seaborne trade — the country has no second deep-water port of comparable weight on the Red Sea. It is split into a South Port holding the container terminal (around six berths, roughly 400,000 TEU of yard capacity), berths for grain and general cargo, a northern bulk area, the Al Khair terminal, and the separate Bashayer terminal for crude-oil exports. Before the civil war the port handled close to USD 4 billion in exports and USD 7.5 billion in imports a year; throughput stood at about 320,000 TEU in 2021. Since fighting began in 2023, volumes, capacity and customs processing have been volatile and at times restricted, so current status should be confirmed before booking. During 2026 the South Port resumed transhipment and welcomed major international liner tonnage for the first time since the war, including a Sharaf Shipping vessel with more than 1,500 boxes and a Transmar–Atlantic ship with around 900, while individual calls have reached 2,400 containers. The port authority has signalled financial incentives to draw further carriers back. Inland distribution relies on road and the rail corridor toward Khartoum, a network considered fragile, with clearance administered by the Sudanese customs authority. For contingency or transhipment, Jeddah across the Red Sea and Djibouti remain the practical alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Sudan?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Port Sudan is SD PZU. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Port Sudan located?▼
The port of Port Sudan is located in Sudan (Red Sea; Indian Ocean).
What is the size of the port Port Sudan?▼
Port Sudan is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Port Sudan?▼
The channel depth of Port Sudan is 25.6 meters.
Location & Weather
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19.60000, 37.23333
Channel depth: 25.6 m
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