MGAHA Port Code Lookup

Port Code Lookup

Recommend：

CNSHA

SGSIN

CNSZX

USLAX

NLRTM

Total 1 ports of MGAHA

MGAHA Antalaha Port
Antalaha Port is the seaport of Antalaha, in the city of Antalahain Madagascar. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is MGAHA.

Show details

Port Code

MGAHA

Name

Antalaha

Country / Region

Madagascar

City

Antalaha

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-14.8990050

Longitude

50.2815266

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Port Overview

Antalaha Port (UN/LOCODE: MGAHA) is a small commercial seaport on Madagascar’s northeastern coast, approximately 400 km north of Toamasina. It is an exposed roadstead where vessels normally remain at anchor and cargo is worked through lighters rather than alongside a container terminal. The port is managed by SAMA, a subsidiary of Henry Fraise, and serves as the second-largest port in the SAVA region after Vohemar. Its logistics role is primarily regional: local cabotage with Toamasina, coastal transfer of local products such as vanilla and cloves, and selected RoRo operations using side- or quarter-ramp vessels. Based on the supplied port record, Antalaha is not equipped to receive containers or handle international shipment directly. Our service team therefore treats MGAHA as a specialized breakbulk, lighterage and domestic-cabotage point, subject to vessel, cargo, weather and local-operator confirmation.

Port code	MGAHA
Port / city	ANTALAHA, Madagascar
Coordinates	14°53′56.4″S, 50°16′53.5″E; decimal: -14.8990050, 50.2815266
Port classification	Coastal commercial port; exposed roadstead with lighter operations
Container capability	No container receiving capability stated in the supplied port data

Key Highlights

Roadstead working Cargo is transferred at anchor into lighters, making marine coordination and weather monitoring central to planning.

Non-container profile The port record indicates no direct container handling and no international shipment capability.

Regional cabotage The practical network is centered on local coastal movements, including connections with Toamasina.

SAVA hinterland Vanilla, cloves and other local products support year-round port activity.

RoRo possible RoRo handling may be arranged with suitable side-ramp or quarter-ramp vessels, subject to operational confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Anchorage and lighterage: Vessels work cargo from the exposed roadstead into lighters; cargo plans must allow for additional marine handling.
Breakbulk and general cargo: The operating profile is suited to local product transfer and non-containerized cargo, subject to available handling gear and the appointed operator.
RoRo operations: Side-ramp and quarter-ramp vessel operations are possible in principle; ramp compatibility, landing conditions and cargo securing must be checked case by case.
Container service: The supplied port data states that Antalaha cannot receive containers. Our team will assess a feeder, coastal or alternative-port solution instead of presenting MGAHA as a container terminal.
Storage and inspection: Any temporary storage, customs inspection arrangement, equipment availability and working hours must be confirmed locally before cargo is dispatched.
Road and coastal connection: Inland collection and onward cabotage require separate coordination with local transporters, vessel operators and the receiving point at Toamasina or another approved port.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Primary logistics pattern: International cargo is more appropriately routed through a suitable international gateway, then moved by approved coastal or domestic arrangements where permitted. MGAHA should not be quoted as a direct international container gateway.
Toamasina connection: Local cabotage with Toamasina is identified in the port record as an established activity, but sailing frequency, acceptance criteria and connecting arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment.
Roadstead sensitivity: Anchorage work is more exposed to swell, wind, visibility and lighter availability than a sheltered berth. Weather interruptions can affect the operational sequence.
Timing basis: We provide a shipment-specific schedule only after confirming vessel type, cargo readiness, lighter allocation, customs status, loading sequence and the relevant coastal connection. No fixed transit time or sailing frequency should be assumed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

SAVA region: Antalaha supports the northeastern Madagascar SAVA area and functions as a regional outlet rather than a large international container hub.
Export-oriented local products: Vanilla and cloves are specifically associated with port activity in the supplied description. Packaging, moisture protection, traceability and buyer documentation require close attention.
General coastal cargo: Breakbulk, project-related or locally transferred cargo may be considered when vessel access, lifting arrangements and receiving facilities are verified.
RoRo cargo: Vehicles, rolling equipment or wheeled units may be assessed for a suitable ramp vessel, with dimensions, axle loads, lashing points and operating conditions submitted before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: There is no container-terminal cut-off to assume at MGAHA. Our service team will obtain cargo-readiness, vessel-nomination, lighter and documentation cut-offs from the actual operator; late cargo may miss the planned coastal movement.
Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, cargo description, weights and dimensions must match the booking and customs declaration. For local cabotage, the domestic movement documents and receiving-port requirements must also be aligned.
Dangerous goods: DG cargo requires advance acceptance, correct classification, packing, marks, labels and the applicable multimodal or maritime declaration. No DG booking should be released before vessel and lighter acceptance is obtained.
Inspection and delivery: Customs, agricultural or other inspections may require cargo to remain accessible for handling. Inland pickup, road conditions, equipment and final delivery windows must be confirmed before cargo is moved to the loading point.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the cargo type, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, lifting points and final destination before requesting a rate; these details determine whether lighterage, breakbulk or RoRo is workable.
For vanilla, cloves and other moisture-sensitive products, use export-grade packaging, internal moisture protection and clear lot identification. Keep the packing list consistent with the physical cargo.
Build schedule allowance for roadstead weather, lighter availability, cargo inspection and coastal-vessel connection. Do not arrange inland delivery solely against a nominal vessel date.
For containerized international cargo, ask our service team to compare an alternative international gateway with a compliant coastal or inland solution rather than routing the container directly to MGAHA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a standard FCL shipment directly to MGAHA?

Not on the basis of the supplied port information. Antalaha is stated not to receive containers or handle international shipment directly. Our team will review a gateway-port, feeder, coastal or other compliant routing alternative.

How is cargo handled at Antalaha?

Vessels generally anchor in the exposed roadstead and work cargo into lighters. The exact sequence depends on cargo, vessel equipment, weather, lighter allocation and local operating confirmation.

Is RoRo shipment possible?

RoRo operation is possible with suitable side-ramp or quarter-ramp vessels. Vehicle or equipment dimensions, weight, ramp compatibility, lashing and landing conditions must be approved before booking.

What should be allowed for in the transit schedule?

Allow time for vessel nomination, cargo readiness, lighter coordination, roadstead weather, inspection and any connection with Toamasina or another port. Our team will issue a working schedule only after these elements are confirmed.

Which cargo is commonly associated with the port?

The supplied port description identifies local products including vanilla and cloves, together with regional commercial cargo and possible RoRo movements. Acceptance remains subject to the nominated vessel and local handling arrangements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, port classification, management reference, roadstead operation, container limitation, Toamasina cabotage reference and RoRo capability are taken from the supplied port record for MGAHA / ANTALAHA.

Operational guidance in this module is a qualified logistics interpretation of that record and of the stated port operating model. Vessel acceptance, cargo cut-offs, customs procedures, equipment, working windows, charges, weather restrictions and connecting schedules require confirmation from the appointed local operator and relevant authorities before shipment execution.

No unverified berth, draft, throughput, terminal, carrier, sailing frequency, transit-time, tariff or certification data is presented as a port fact.