Seaport · Madagascar
Port of Toliara
Toliara (Madagascar) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47460). It lies on the Mozambique Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Madagascar
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MGTLE
- World Port Index no.
- 47460
- Coordinates
- 23.37°S, 43.67°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Madagascar
- Other names
- Tulear
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 | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 168.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,230 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,240 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,540 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Toliara, 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 Toliara
Where is Port of Toliara?
Toliara (Madagascar) lies on the Mozambique Channel, at about 23.37°S, 43.67°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Toliara?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MGTLE for Toliara. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Toliara?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 168.0 m, draft 8.0 m for Toliara. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Toliara from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,230 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,540 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Durban, Port Louis, Dar es Salaam.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Toliara?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Toliara 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.