TZ TGT Port (Tanga) – Terminals, Draft, Agents

About This Seaport

Tanzania's second-largest port, Tanga lies on the north coast about 120 km south of the Kenyan border and is managed by the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA). It handles general cargo, agricultural products, clinker and petroleum products, and is emerging as an important transit corridor for landlocked countries including Uganda and Rwanda. In the 2025/26 financial year the port significantly exceeded its targets: throughput rose to around 2.7 million tonnes (up from 750,000 tonnes), vessel calls reached 616 against a target of 364 (196%), and Tanzania Revenue Authority collections climbed from TSh 31 billion to TSh 298.7 billion. In October 2025 China's Yantai Port inaugurated a new general cargo route linking East Asia and East Africa, with Tanga as the East African call. Infrastructure plans for 2026/27 include a new 300-metre berth, a dedicated oil-handling berth and a container vessel berth, alongside preparations for a dry port to reduce congestion. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) adds a transformative dimension: as of September 2026 the pipeline running from Uganda's oil fields to the marine export terminal at Chongoleani, north of Tanga, was 92% complete, with TSh 429 billion already invested. The terminal is designed for tankers up to 150,000 DWT, and first oil is targeted before end-2026. Once operational, the EACOP terminal will make Tanga a major crude oil export point for East Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanga?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Tanga is TZ TGT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Tanga located?▼

The port of Tanga is located in Tanzania (Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Tanga?▼

Tanga is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Tanga?▼

The channel depth of Tanga is 17.1 meters.

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