Seaport · Madagascar
Port of Tolanaro
Tolanaro (Madagascar) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47470). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Madagascar
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MGTLN
- World Port Index no.
- 47470
- Coordinates
- 25.03°S, 47.00°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Madagascar
- Other names
- Taolanaro
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 | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- 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) | 4,100 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,110 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tolanaro, 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. 171 (Enroute) - East Africa and the South Indian Ocean.
Frequently asked questions about Tolanaro
Where is Port of Tolanaro?
Tolanaro (Madagascar) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 25.03°S, 47.00°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tolanaro?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MGTLN for Tolanaro. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tolanaro?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 12.0 m for Tolanaro. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Tolanaro from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,100 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Port Louis, Durban, Dar es Salaam.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tolanaro?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tolanaro 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.