- Port Overview
- Port Picture
- Description and Contacts of Key Companies
- Port Performance
- Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
- Berthing Specifications
- General Cargo Handling Berths
- Port Handling Equipment
- Container Facilities
- Customs Guidance
- Terminal Information
- Stevedoring
- Hinterland Information
- Port Security
Port Overview
The port of Gabès is located in the middle of the Gulf of Gabès which is bounded to the north by the archipelago and the shallows of Kerkennah and to the west and south by the continent. Located on a sandy coast in an area where the seabed is gently sloping, it provides 19% of the country's trade with the transport of a total of around 4.5 million tons of goods par year. Almost 90% of traffic relates to the chemical industries (chemicals, phosphates, bitumen, metals, etc.). The activity of the commercial port of Gabès is characterized by an industrial purpose, is essentially intended for the transit of chemical products on behalf of the neighboring factories set up in the industrial estate of Gabès. This bulk traffic comprises above all sulphur and ammonia for import and phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizer for export. The bulk traffic at the Gabès port consists mainly of sulfur and ammonia in the import of phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizers in export. The port of Gabès was built in 1974 and is equipped for the reception of fuel oil, bitumen, liquid soda, sulfur and for the shipment of sulfuric and phosphoric acids, as well as for the traffic of sacks and miscellaneous goods. It includes the facilities required for the unloading of ammonia and a solid bulk loader (CJB / EAM, 2007).
Nautical data
Approach: Via an access channel 3220 m long, 130 m wide and with a draft of - 13.50 m. Signed by 9 buoys.
Via the dredged entry pass at - 12.50 m and 200 m wide, marked with 2 buoys.
La Houle: East / North East
Tides: Semi-diurnal, regular, the tide reaches 2.45 meters.
- M.V.E: 2.45m
- M.M.E: -1.60m
- M.M.E: -1.10m
- M.V.E: 0.15m
The currents: without influence.
Dominant Winds: Winds of land, in winter, from the West and North / West sector. Winds by the sea, in summer, from East, South-East. The strength varies from 3 to 5 (sometimes 7) on the BEAUFORT scale.
Road access: The port is served from the North and the South by the RN1, to the West the RN5 and the RN6 connect it to Gafsa and Kebili. Two main doors provide access to the port, and seven secondary doors provide access to nearby factories.
Rail access: The SNCFT North-South line ends at Gabès. This same line is connected to that of Sfax-Gafsa. The grain station is served by a railway. See map of the current situation of the Gabès Commercial Port in the appendix Link
Port website: PORT WEBSITE
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location & Contact |
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Country |
Tunisia |
Province or District |
Gabès |
Town or City |
Gabès (6 km from Gabès downtown) |
Port's Complete Name |
Gabès Port |
Latitude |
33.895293 |
Longitude |
10.115780 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
OMMP |
Management Contact Person: |
Gabès Port Commandant - Mr Khemaies Ouerfelli OMMP - Batiment administratif, 2060 la Goulette Tunisie
(Tunisia) Adress : Direction of port of Gabes BP 65 – 6000 Gabes –
Tunisie |
Nearest Airport and Airlines: (Airlines with frequent international arrivals/departures) |
Gabès Matmata International Airport (1.43 km) Djerba Zarzis International Airport ( 60.82 km) |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Port dues on ships, goods and passengers received by the OMMP are attuned to the changes and developments experienced by the port operation mode and Transport Technology and adapted to the needs of port operators. As part of the reform of the shipping industry, particularly in the port sector, which started from the ninth development plan, several actions were taken to adapt the sector to the various technological, regulatory and organizational regionally and world. For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: PORT COMPANIES CONTACT LIST.
Port Performance
The port of Gabès is an industrial port in Tunisia with more than 160,000 TEUs and nearly 4,300,000 tons of general cargo in 2019. This bulk traffic consists mainly of sulfur and ammonia in the import of phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizers in export. The commercial port of Gabès, whose activity is characterized by an industrial vocation, essentially ensures the transit of chemicals on behalf of neighboring factories located in the industrial zone of Gabès. This bulk traffic mainly consists of sulfur and ammonia on import and phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizers on export. In 2019, freight traffic was 4,224,000 tons, international traffic amounted to 4,048,000 tons and national cabotage to 9,000 tons. The ships amounted to 1223. Regarding the strengthening of its role in supporting and promoting local industries, the master plan established for the development of Gabès port recommends building an oil post as well as a post n ° 11. Maintenance work is also planned for all basins and access canals.
Seasonal Constraints |
Yes / No |
Occurs |
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Rainy Season |
No |
December-March |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Figures 2019 |
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Vessel Calls |
363 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
146,850 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
Year 2019 |
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Bulk (MT) |
2,843,852 |
Break bulk (MT) |
1,831,295 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
The harbour dues on ships, goods and passengers collected by the OMMP fall in with the changes and developments gone through by the port running system and transport technologies and are adapted to the expectations of the port operators. The most recent of these actions bears on the launching of a study on the restructuring of harbour dues and price scales, taking into account the new attributions of the OMMP as ancient authority and the role it is called upon to play within the framework of the concession agreements on the public port domain, offering to public users and other private operators the possibility to build harbour works or to use private material for providing public services.
Berthing Specifications
- West quay posts 5, 6 and 7 with a total length of 600 m with a depth of - 10.50 m Hydro.
- North platform posts 3 and 4 with a total length of 340 m with a depth of - 10.50 m Hydro.
- South quay substations 8, 9 and 10 with a total length of 785 m with a depth of - 11.5 m Hydro.
- Service dock of length 139 ml with a depth of -5.00m.
- The Gabès commercial port offers a quay line with a total length of 1,725 m.
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
4 ocean tugs, 100+ Ton Lifts: equipped with high power motors (1700C.V to 6300 HP) and a tensile strength of 23 tons to 70 tons. |
120 Meters |
7.2 Meters |
Good Status |
Container Berth |
4 |
150 - 205 Meters |
9 Meters |
Operate at any time needed and tow services are being given to all of the ships coming to the Port located at the area that is protected with breakwater in length of 1.375 meters. |
Silo Berth |
N/A |
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Berthing Tugs |
3 |
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Water Barges |
3 |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Conventional Berth & K.D. Berth |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Conventional Berth & K.D. Berth |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Container & RoRo Berth |
Other Imports |
Liquid Bulk Berths |
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
6 |
6 |
Good condition |
Container Gantries |
5 |
5 |
Good condition |
Mobile Cranes |
2 |
2 |
Good condition |
Reachstacker |
2 |
2 |
Good condition |
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
1 |
1 |
Good condition |
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
2 |
2 |
Good condition |
Transtainer |
2 |
1 |
Good condition |
Forklifts |
4 |
4 |
Good condition |
Container Facilities
The harbor water area (80 ha) in 2 basins
- An outdoor pool of 50 ha, at -12.5 m.
- An indoor pool of 30 ha, at -10.5 m.
- The swing circle has a diameter of 600 meters.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
300 TEU/Day (October 2019) |
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Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
N/A |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
N/A |
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Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
300 TEUs/Day |
Yes |
Customs Guidance
Customs clearance consists of presenting the goods at a Customs office and allocating them a Customs system. On reaching Customs, goods are automatically sorted by the SINDA (Automated Customs Information System) according to certain criteria, especially the nature of the product and the importer. The sorting leads to a system of channels: the "green channel" for goods which present no risk (brief inspection of the documents), the "orange channel" for medium level risks (normal inspection), the "red channel" for extreme risks (complete inspection). The inspection may consist of x-raying the whole container, but also x-raying or opening each package. When they have been inspected, the goods receive a temporary collection permit which allows them to be stocked for further inspection or a permit for clearance inward.
Terminal Information
Grain and Bulk Handling
- Basins: The harbor water area (80 ha) in 2 basins
- An outdoor pool of 50 ha, at -12.5 m.
- An indoor pool of 30 ha, at -10.5 m.
- The swing circle has a diameter of 600 meters
Main Storage Terminal
- Fitted ground: 25,000 m2
- Bare land: 100,000 m2
- Store and covered shed: 4000 m2
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (square meters) |
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Bagged Cargo |
1 |
Approx. 120,000 m2 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
2 |
Approx. 9,300 m2 |
General Cargo |
2 |
Approx. 100,000 m2 |
Stevedoring
OMMP performs all stevedoring activities which consist of the loading and unloading of ships and the performance of various tasks required when the vessel is in port, including lashing and unlashing of cargo.
Maritime ports Code in Tunisia (French version only).
Hinterland Information
The Port of Gabès is connected to the hinterland and the region's industrial estates by the MC33 highway. The container terminal and specialized berths are also linked to the rail network by both metric and normal tracks. Goods are transported out of the port by trucks. Most trucking companies are members of the Port “Office de la Marine Marchande et des Port (OMMP) and all trucking companies operating at the port must be registered with the Shipping Association of Tunisia (AMT). There are also vessels that depart from Tunisian ports and travel coastwise east to Asian countries crossing Suez Canal that transport cargo to that region of the North African and Middle east. Most others are travelling out of Mediterranean Sea to Atlantic Ocean.
Port Security
Protective structures
- A 2880 m long North pier protects the port against the waves by the prevailing north and north / east winds.
- A 1460 m long South pier completes protection against East and South / East winds.
Security | |
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ISPS Compliant | Yes |
Current ISPS Level Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
1 |
Police Boats | 2 |
Fire Engines | 2 |