Seaport · Algeria
Port of Tenes
Tenes (Algeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45610). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Algeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DZTEN
- World Port Index no.
- 45610
- Coordinates
- 36.53°N, 1.32°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Algeria
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 5,750 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,770 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,360 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tenes, 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 Tenes
Where is Port of Tenes?
Tenes (Algeria) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 36.53°N, 1.32°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tenes?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DZTEN for Tenes. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tenes from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,750 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,360 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Valencia, Barcelona, Algeciras.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tenes?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tenes 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.