Port of Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Elizabeth (UN/LOCODE ZAPLZ) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 33.9519° S, 25.6425° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 12.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- South Africa
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Elizabeth
Where is Port of Port Elizabeth located?
Port of Port Elizabeth is a seaport located in South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 33.9519° S, 25.6425° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Elizabeth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Elizabeth is ZAPLZ — country code ZA, location code PLZ.
How deep is Port of Port Elizabeth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Elizabeth has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Elizabeth?
Port of Port Elizabeth reports a maximum draft of 12.8 m, a maximum length of 324 m, a maximum beam of 48.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Elizabeth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Elizabeth.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Elizabeth?
Port of Port Elizabeth is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Elizabeth have?
Port of Port Elizabeth is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Elizabeth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46820), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →