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TarantoIT TAR
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UNLOCODEIT TAR
CountryItaly
Water BodyGolfo di Taranto; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth14 m
Lat40.4667
Lng17.2000
Classificationgateway_20260920
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About This Seaport
The port of Taranto (IT TAR), on Italy's Ionian coast, saw freight up 37.6 percent in the first quarter of 2025 before a sharp reversal: only 721,647 tonnes in December 2025, down 46.4 percent year on year. Total throughput for 2024 was 12.1 million tonnes. The Acciaierie d'Italia works (the former ILVA) moves iron ore, coal and finished steel across its own deep-draught terminal; Eni's energy flows add further volume. Turkey's Yilport has run the San Cataldo Container Terminal since 2019, sized for around 2 million TEU with expansion toward 4 million by 2028, operating almost entirely on transhipment. In November 2025 the port demonstrated its breakbulk and project-cargo capability: 12 offshore wind turbine blades produced by Vestas were shipped from Taranto. New RoRo traffic in vehicles has been added since late 2024. Five rail tracks and motorway reach Bari and northern Italy. For southern Italian imports, Naples or Salerno are often more direct; for pure Mediterranean transhipment, compare with Gioia Tauro. The ongoing sale process for Acciaierie d'Italia remains the key uncertainty for future volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Taranto?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Taranto is IT TAR. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Taranto located?▼
The port of Taranto is located in Italy (Golfo di Taranto; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Taranto?▼
Taranto is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Taranto?▼
The channel depth of Taranto is 14 meters.
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40.46667, 17.20000
Channel depth: 14 m
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