Seaport · Tunisia
Port of Banzart
Banzart (Tunisia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45440). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Tunisia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TNBIZ
- World Port Index no.
- 45440
- Coordinates
- 37.28°N, 9.88°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Tunisia
- Other names
- Bizerte
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,340 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,360 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Banzart, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 131 (Enroute) - Western Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Banzart
Where is Port of Banzart?
Banzart (Tunisia) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 37.28°N, 9.88°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Banzart?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TNBIZ for Banzart. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Banzart from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,340 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport), Gioia Tauro, La Spezia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Banzart?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Banzart through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.