Port of Taranto (ITTAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Taranto (UN/LOCODE ITTAR) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Italy, on the Golfo di Taranto. It sits at 40.4667° N, 17.2000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Golfo di Taranto; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Italy East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Taranto
Where is Port of Taranto located?
Port of Taranto is a seaport located in Italy, on the Golfo di Taranto. Its coordinates are 40.4667° N, 17.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Taranto?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Taranto is ITTAR — country code IT, location code TAR.
How deep is Port of Taranto?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Taranto has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
Does Port of Taranto require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Taranto.
What type of harbor is Port of Taranto?
Port of Taranto is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Taranto have?
Port of Taranto is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Taranto are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #40470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →