Port of Gioia Tauro (ITGIT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gioia Tauro (UN/LOCODE ITGIT) is a large canal or lake harbor located in Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It sits at 38.4440° N, 15.8900° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Tyrrhenian Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sicilia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gioia Tauro
Where is Port of Gioia Tauro located?
Port of Gioia Tauro is a seaport located in Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its coordinates are 38.4440° N, 15.8900° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gioia Tauro?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gioia Tauro is ITGIT — country code IT, location code GIT.
How deep is Port of Gioia Tauro?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gioia Tauro has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
Does Port of Gioia Tauro require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gioia Tauro.
What type of harbor is Port of Gioia Tauro?
Port of Gioia Tauro is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gioia Tauro have?
Port of Gioia Tauro is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gioia Tauro are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #40115), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →