Seaport · Tunisia
Port of Mersa Sfax
Mersa Sfax (Tunisia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45390). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Tunisia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TNSFA
- World Port Index no.
- 45390
- Coordinates
- 34.73°N, 10.77°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Tunisia
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Small
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 | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 5,330 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,350 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,980 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mersa Sfax, 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 Mersa Sfax
Where is Port of Mersa Sfax?
Mersa Sfax (Tunisia) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 34.73°N, 10.77°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mersa Sfax?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TNSFA for Mersa Sfax. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mersa Sfax from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,330 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,980 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 Mersa Sfax?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mersa Sfax 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.