MGDIE Port Code Lookup

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MGDIE Diego Suarez Port
Diego Suarez Port is the major seaport of Diego suarez, in the city of Diego suarezin Madagascar. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is MGDIE.

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Port Code

MGDIE

Name

Diego Suarez

Country / Region

Madagascar

City

Diego suarez

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Main Port

Latitude

-12.2773190

Longitude

49.2850971

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Port Overview

Antsiranana Port, also known as Diego Suarez Port and Port de la Nievre, is a large natural harbour in northern Madagascar at approximately 12°16′38″S, 49°17′06″E. UN/LOCODE MGDIE identifies the port serving Diego Suarez, now commonly referred to as Antsiranana. The harbour combines a commercial port with a main quay and anchorage used for lightering, as well as a separate naval area with drydock facilities. Its logistics profile is suited to project, breakbulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, frozen seafood and containerized cargo. Our platform treats MGDIE as a port requiring shipment-specific confirmation of berth availability, cargo-handling arrangements, vessel acceptance and onward connectivity before firming an operating plan.

UN/LOCODE	MGDIE
Port / City	DIEGO SUAREZ / Antsiranana
Country / Region	Madagascar / Africa
Recorded coordinates	12.277319°S, 49.285097°E
Recorded vessel limits	Maximum length 229 m; maximum draught 8.6 m; maximum deadweight 79,403 t

Key Highlights

Natural-harbour advantage: the harbour supports commercial operations, anchorage lightering and naval facilities, but the exact cargo workflow depends on the assigned berth or anchorage arrangement.
Mixed-cargo capability: the port handles breakbulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, frozen tuna and containerized cargo rather than functioning solely as a container gateway.
Northern Madagascar location: MGDIE is strategically positioned for Antsiranana and the northern part of the island, while international container routings may require regional transshipment.
Draft-sensitive planning: the recorded maximum draught is 8.6 m; vessel, cargo and tide conditions must be checked together before nomination.
Local execution matters: our service team recommends early confirmation of port handling, lightering, customs inspection and inland delivery arrangements for non-standard cargo.

Facilities & Services

Commercial quay and anchorage: the commercial harbour includes a main quay and anchorage used for lightering. Anchorage operations should be confirmed case by case with the local agent and terminal operator.
Breakbulk handling: suitable cargo planning may include steel, machinery, bagged goods, construction materials and other non-containerized shipments, subject to lifting and stowage confirmation.
Liquid and dry bulk: the port profile includes liquid bulk and dry bulk handling. Product compatibility, shore reception, hose or transfer requirements and environmental controls require advance review.
Frozen seafood logistics: frozen tuna is a recorded cargo stream. Reefer power, plug-in arrangements, temperature monitoring and inspection procedures should be confirmed before booking.
Containerized cargo: containers are handled at the harbour, but equipment availability, empty-container positioning, storage limits and local handling methods should be verified for each sailing.
Inland interface: the port’s practical hinterland connection is primarily road-based. Our team checks truck access, road conditions, cargo dimensions and delivery-site restrictions before arranging final transport.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional routing: cargo for MGDIE may be planned through regional Indian Ocean or East African connections, with the actual transshipment port, carrier rotation and sailing frequency subject to the booking date.
Container service structure: direct service, feeder connection or relay routing must be checked against the selected carrier’s current schedule. Our platform does not assume a fixed direct route or guaranteed weekly frequency.
Breakbulk and project cargo: vessel nomination, port rotation, parcel size, lifting method and berth windows can influence the schedule more than standard container transit planning.
Time-critical factors: transshipment connection, weather, anchorage or lightering requirements, customs inspection, equipment availability and inland road conditions may affect end-to-end transit time.
Planning method: our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule only after confirming the origin gateway, cargo characteristics, carrier or vessel option, connection point and final delivery location.

Transit times, cut-offs, sailing frequency and route availability are operationally variable. They should be obtained from the confirmed carrier booking or local agent rather than inferred from the port code alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: the port serves Antsiranana and northern Madagascar. Delivery beyond the immediate urban area requires route, truck and receiving-site assessment.
Seafood exports: frozen tuna and other temperature-sensitive seafood require reefer integrity, export documentation, sanitary controls and coordinated inspection handling.
Dry and general cargo: construction materials, industrial supplies, machinery, steel and packaged dry goods may be handled as breakbulk, bulk or containerized cargo depending on dimensions and local equipment.
Liquid bulk: hydrocarbon cargo is a recorded port activity. Such shipments require product-specific documentation, compliant packaging or tanker arrangements, safety procedures and prior acceptance by the relevant parties.
Project cargo: oversized or heavy units should be reviewed against vessel draft, quay or anchorage handling, lifting capacity, road geometry and final-site unloading capability before quotation.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: carrier cut-off, documentation cut-off, cargo acceptance and any port or terminal receiving window must be confirmed in writing. For transshipment cargo, the first-leg cut-off may be earlier than the MGDIE vessel connection.
Dangerous goods: submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and safety documents before booking. Acceptance is subject to carrier, port and local authority approval.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, permits and product-specific certificates should be consistent. Customs or other inspections may delay release if values, quantities, HS classification or consignee details conflict.
Vessel and draft checks: confirm vessel length, draught, deadweight, cargo distribution and port-call restrictions. The recorded limits are reference parameters, not an automatic acceptance guarantee for every sailing.
Inland delivery: obtain exact cargo dimensions, gross weight, axle-load requirements and delivery coordinates. Our team checks truck suitability, road access, escort needs and unloading arrangements before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage, including dimensions, gross weight, packing type, commodity, temperature range and whether the shipment is containerized, breakbulk, bulk or project cargo.
For container shipments, request confirmation of equipment positioning, reefer plug availability, empty return arrangements, storage terms and the actual cargo receiving cut-off before finalizing the export plan.
For heavy or oversized cargo, provide drawings and lifting points early. Our platform can compare quay handling, anchorage lightering and alternative regional gateway options when the nominated vessel or port operation is unsuitable.
Prepare a contingency plan for missed transshipment, weather disruption, inspection delay or inland road constraints. Alternative routing and additional handling should be priced only after the carrier and local agent confirm feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego Suarez the same port as Antsiranana Port?

Yes. MGDIE refers to the port serving Antsiranana, which is also widely known as Diego Suarez. “Port de la Nievre” is another name associated with the harbour.

Can MGDIE handle container shipments?

Yes, containerized cargo is recorded among the port’s handled cargo streams. Our team must still confirm the current carrier option, equipment availability, receiving procedure, transshipment plan and local storage conditions for the requested shipment.

Is a direct international sailing guaranteed from MGDIE?

No. Direct calls, feeder services and sailing frequency depend on the carrier’s current network and vessel rotation. We verify the live routing before issuing a firm schedule or freight proposal.

What should be checked for heavy or oversized cargo?

Confirm vessel acceptance, maximum draught, cargo dimensions, lifting points, berth or anchorage handling, road restrictions and final-site unloading equipment. The recorded maximum vessel length and draught should be treated as planning references rather than blanket cargo approval.

How can our platform reduce customs and delivery delays?

Provide consistent invoices, packing lists, HS information, permits and consignee details early. Our service team coordinates document review, inspection preparation, cargo release and inland transport planning with the relevant local parties.

Data Sources & Provenance

This module uses the supplied MGDIE port master record as the primary basis for the port code, names, country, city, coordinates, port description, recorded cargo volumes and recorded vessel parameters. Operational recommendations are framed as shipment-specific logistics guidance and are not a substitute for confirmation by the carrier, port operator, local agent, customs authority or other competent party.

For UN/LOCODE reference and international location-code verification, consult the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe domain: unece.org.

Schedules, cut-offs, berth allocation, cargo acceptance, equipment availability, customs procedures, charges and inland conditions can change. Our platform verifies these items against the live booking and local operating parties before committing to a shipment plan.