Seaport · Ghana
Port of Takoradi
Takoradi (Ghana) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46040). It lies on the Gulf of Guinea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Ghana
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GHTKD
- World Port Index no.
- 46040
- Coordinates
- 4.88°N, 1.73°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ghana
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 16.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 20.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 225.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 36.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.3 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 247.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 6,430 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,450 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,320 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Takoradi, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Takoradi
Where is Port of Takoradi?
Takoradi (Ghana) lies on the Gulf of Guinea, at about 4.88°N, 1.73°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Takoradi?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GHTKD for Takoradi. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Takoradi?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 225.0 m, beam 36.5 m, draft 13.3 m for Takoradi. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Takoradi from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,430 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,320 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tema, Abidjan, Lomé.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Takoradi?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Takoradi 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.