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UNLOCODETN RDS
CountryTunisia
Water BodyMediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth9.4 m
Lat36.8167
Lng10.3000
Classificationgateway_202606
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About This Seaport
Operated by Tunisia's Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP), Radès is the country's principal container and RoRo gateway, sitting just east of Tunis and handling about 79% of Tunisia's containerised cargo tonnage. Container throughput rose 9% in 2025 to roughly 538,000 TEU, up from about 492,000 TEU in 2024. The terminal handles containers and rolling units—mainly trailer traffic—across a customs-controlled zone of roughly 48 hectares with six transit sheds, and accounts for around 21% of all Tunisian port traffic and some 80% of national RoRo volumes. A tender has been launched to build additional berths 7, 8 and 9, which should significantly raise capacity for container ships. Hinterland distribution runs primarily by road into Greater Tunis and the interior, supported by a rail connection. As the main customs clearance point for Tunisian foreign trade, Radès is central to import and export flows. For dry bulk and phosphates, Sfax is the usual alternative; Bizerte handles energy and bulk, while passenger and cruise traffic uses neighbouring La Goulette.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rades?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Rades is TN RDS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Rades located?▼
The port of Rades is located in Tunisia (Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Rades?▼
Rades is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Rades?▼
The channel depth of Rades is 9.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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36.81667, 10.30000
Channel depth: 9.4 m
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