Nador, identified by UN/LOCODE MANAD, is a Mediterranean commercial port serving the Rif and north-eastern Morocco. The port is officially located at Beni Ensar / Aït Nsar and shares the lagoon entrance and wet area with the port of the Spanish enclave of Melilla. Its semi-artificial setting in the Bou Areg Lagoon gives the port a distinctive operating profile: ferry and roll-on/roll-off traffic, dry bulk, fishing-related activity and hydrocarbon handling are all present within the wider port complex. Terminal 2 is described in the supplied port record as the principal goods area, with deep-water quay sections used for bulk cargo such as ore and billets associated with the nearby steel industry. Our service team can coordinate FCL booking, ferry or Ro-Ro planning, bulk-cargo documentation and inland delivery subject to the selected carrier, terminal and customs confirmation.
| Facility or service | Operational relevance |
|---|---|
| Terminal 2 goods area | Handles bulk-oriented cargo and provides space for cargo movement or storage; the supplied record states 14.7 hectares of land area. |
| Deep-water quay sections | Reported quay lengths include 700 metres at 13 metres depth and another 300 metres at 10 metres depth. Vessel acceptance remains subject to the terminal and port call confirmation. |
| Ro-Ro and ferry facilities | Approximately 600 metres of 13-metre-deep quay is described for Ro-Ro ferries, with elevated passenger footbridges separating pedestrian and vehicle flows. |
| Dry-bulk handling | Suitable cargo planning is required for ore, billets and other bulk commodities, including stowage, dust control, weighing and discharge arrangements. |
| Hydrocarbon pier | The supplied record describes a 100-metre pier with 13 metres depth. Dangerous-goods acceptance, safety documentation and berth instructions must be confirmed before nomination. |
| Road and local distribution | Our team can arrange pre-carriage, customs coordination and delivery planning, with vehicle access, appointment and cargo restrictions checked case by case. |
The port is principally described as a ferry/Ro-Ro, dry-bulk and hydrocarbon port rather than a dedicated large-scale container hub. Our team checks the current carrier service, equipment availability and terminal acceptance before confirming an FCL plan.
The supplied port description identifies Almeria and Motril as Spain connections. Sailing dates, freight capacity and operating patterns can change, so the booking must be verified for the intended departure window.
Potentially, subject to the selected operator, terminal, cargo class and advance approval. Complete IMDG information and safety documents must be submitted before booking; hydrocarbons require an especially controlled acceptance process.
Provide origin, destination, cargo description, HS code, packages, dimensions, gross weight, Incoterm, ready date, equipment requirement and whether the shipment is containerized, rolling, bulk or dangerous goods.
No. Our team provides an indicative plan after checking the actual sailing and inland connection. Customs examination, terminal queues, weather, transshipment and document discrepancies can change the final delivery date.
Primary basis: the port master record supplied for this page, including UN/LOCODE MANAD, location, coordinates, port functions, quay dimensions, reported depths, Terminal 2 land area, Ro-Ro facilities and stated Spain/France connections.
Official and operator references for operational verification: port administration and Moroccan port-sector information may be checked through anp.org.ma; terminal operator information may be checked through marsamaroc.co.ma; customs and import/export formalities may be checked through douane.gov.ma.
Schedules, berth assignments, cut-offs, cargo acceptance, customs procedures, equipment availability, inspections and inland restrictions are time-sensitive. Our service team treats them as subject to confirmation by the relevant carrier, terminal, authority and customs office before shipment execution.
