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South Africa seaports
South Africa: 8 seaports and harbors — major ports with full guides plus every port listed in the NGA World Port Index, with size, type and key depths.
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Map of seaports in South Africa
All 8 seaports of South Africa in our directory are on the map, including those on later pages of the list. Select a dot to open the port page.
- Port with a full GLG guide
- Large or medium harbor (World Port Index)
- Small harbor (World Port Index)
Hover over a dot to see the port name and click to open its page. Use + and − to zoom in on busy coasts.
Port guides: South Africa
South Africa: all seaports
| Port | UN/LOCODE |
|---|---|
| DurbanGuide | ZADUR |
| Cape TownGuide | ZACPT |
| Ngqura (Port Elizabeth)Guide | — |
| Richards BayGuide | ZARCB |
| Mossel Bay | ZAMZY |
| Saldanha Bay | ZASDB |
| East London | ZAELS |
| Simonstown | ZASMN |
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.
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