Seaport · Italy
Port of Taranto
Taranto (Italy) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 40470). It lies on the Golfo di Taranto.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Italy
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ITTAR
- World Port Index no.
- 40470
- Coordinates
- 40.47°N, 17.20°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Golfo di Taranto; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Italy East Coast
- Repairs
- Emergency only
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 21.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 4,970 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,990 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,580 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Taranto, 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 Taranto
Where is Port of Taranto?
Taranto (Italy) lies on the Golfo di Taranto, at about 40.47°N, 17.20°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Taranto?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ITTAR for Taranto. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Taranto from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,970 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,580 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gioia Tauro, Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport), Piraeus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Taranto?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Taranto 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.