Port of Durban (ZADUR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Durban (UN/LOCODE ZADUR) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 29.8667° S, 31.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 11.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- South Africa
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Durban
Where is Port of Durban located?
Port of Durban is a seaport located in South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 29.8667° S, 31.0667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Durban?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Durban is ZADUR — country code ZA, location code DUR.
How deep is Port of Durban?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Durban has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 11.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Durban?
Port of Durban reports a maximum draft of 14.5 m, a maximum length of 350 m, a maximum beam of 51 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Durban require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Durban.
What type of harbor is Port of Durban?
Port of Durban is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Durban have?
Port of Durban is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Durban are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46850), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →