At around 15.75 m alongside, the deep-water Port d'Ehoala — opened in 2009 about 10 km from Tolanaro (UN/LOCODE MG TLN, also Taolagnaro/Fort-Dauphin) in southern Madagascar — is built for mineral sands. It ships ilmenite, plus zirsill and monazite, from the Rio Tinto/QMM operation to RTIT plants in Canada and to customers worldwide. As a multifunctional public port, Ehoala also handles general cargo and occasional cruise calls alongside its mineral exports. The old open roadstead, with just 1.8 m of pier depth, no longer matters for modern trading vessels. Hinterland access is mainly by road, as the rail network does not reach this far south. Container liner traffic for Madagascar runs chiefly through Toamasina (Tamatave) on the east coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tolanaro?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Tolanaro is MG TLN. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Tolanaro located?▼

The port of Tolanaro is located in Madagascar (Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Tolanaro?▼

Tolanaro is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Tolanaro?▼

The channel depth of Tolanaro is 9.4 meters.

Location & Weather

-25.03333, 47.00000

Channel depth: 9.4 m

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