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UNLOCODENA WVB
CountryNamibia
Water BodySouth Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth14 m
Lat-22.9500
Lng14.5000
Classificationgateway_202608
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About This Seaport
Namibian port authority Namport runs Walvis Bay (NA WVB) as the country's principal commercial seaport, and a record 253,996 TEU in 2024/25 confirmed its lead on the South Atlantic. Opened in 2019 on reclaimed land at a cost of about N$4.2 billion, the container terminal offers a 600-metre quay with 16 metres of water depth and capacity of roughly 750,000 TEU a year, alongside a tanker jetty and berths for breakbulk, fish, minerals and project cargo. Since 1 October 2024 container handling has been operated by Terminal Investment Namibia (TiN), part of MSC's terminal arm, under a 25-year concession, and MSC is developing Walvis Bay into its southern-African transhipment hub. In February 2026 the Neo-Panamax vessel MSC Ellen became the largest boxship yet to berth at the terminal; Maersk and CMA CGM, whose SHAKA service links Asia with West Africa, also call. What distinguishes the port is its reach inland: the Trans-Kalahari, Trans-Caprivi (Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi) and Trans-Cunene corridors connect it by road and rail to Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, the DRC and parts of Angola. Rail operator TransNamib and MSC aim to lift containerised rail volumes between the port and Windhoek to around 30,000 tonnes a month by 2028, shifting boxes off the road. Customs clearance and bonded transit are geared towards corridor traffic, making the port a practical entry point for cargo bound for central and southern Africa, often with shorter transit times to Europe than routings further south. Forwarders weighing options can consider Lüderitz for regional volumes or Durban and Cape Town where sailing frequencies are higher, but for Namibian imports and exports Walvis Bay remains the first choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Walvis Bay?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Walvis Bay is NA WVB. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Walvis Bay located?▼
The port of Walvis Bay is located in Namibia (South Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Walvis Bay?▼
Walvis Bay is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Walvis Bay?▼
The channel depth of Walvis Bay is 14 meters.
Location & Weather
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-22.95000, 14.50000
Channel depth: 14 m
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