Port of Lome (TGLFW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lome (UN/LOCODE TGLFW) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Togo, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 6.1333° N, 1.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15 m, cargo pier depths around 15 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Togo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lome
Where is Port of Lome located?
Port of Lome is a seaport located in Togo, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 6.1333° N, 1.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lome?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lome is TGLFW — country code TG, location code LFW.
How deep is Port of Lome?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lome has a channel depth of about 14.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15 m, cargo pier depths of about 15 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Lome?
Port of Lome reports a maximum draft of 15.5 m, a maximum length of 250 m, a maximum beam of 45 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Lome require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lome.
What type of harbor is Port of Lome?
Port of Lome is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lome have?
Port of Lome is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lome are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46090), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →