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MGTNR Antananarivo Port
Antananarivo Port is the seaport of Antananarivo, in the city of Antananarivoin Madagascar. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is MGTNR.

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Port Code

MGTNR

Name

Antananarivo

Country / Region

Madagascar

City

Antananarivo

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-18.8789000

Longitude

47.5073600

Est. Unit Price

$101/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Antananarivo Port, UN/LOCODE MGTNR, is an inland dry-port location serving Madagascar’s capital and central highland market rather than a seaport on the coast. The supplied port record identifies it as formerly known as Tananarive Port, approximately 160 km from the east coast and 330 km from the west coast. Its logistics role is to connect import cargo arriving through a coastal gateway with Antananarivo by inland road transport, customs and delivery arrangements. Recorded August 2018 activity included approximately US$829,500 of cargo value and 300 shipments; these figures are historical reference data, not current capacity or throughput guidance. The import mix in the same record included mixed or unmixed retail products, passenger cars and other motor vehicles. Our service team can coordinate the coastal-port handover, inland movement, documentation review and final delivery as one door-to-door plan.

UN/LOCODE	MGTNR
Location	Antananarivo, Madagascar
Port type	Inland dry port / inland logistics location
Coordinates	18.878900° S, 47.507360° E
Coastal relationship	Approximately 160 km from the east coast and 330 km from the west coast, according to the supplied port record

Key Highlights

Inland destination: MGTNR should be planned as a dry-port destination, with the ocean leg routed through a suitable Malagasy coastal gateway.
Central-market access: It supports distribution into Antananarivo and Madagascar’s central highlands, where inland delivery planning is as important as ocean booking.
Road-dependent connection: The coastal-to-inland leg may be affected by road condition, weather, vehicle availability, security controls and urban delivery restrictions.
Import-oriented cargo profile: Retail merchandise, motor vehicles and mixed commercial cargo are relevant planning references from the supplied record.
Quote discipline: Routing, carrier, transshipment, inland haulage and destination charges must be reconfirmed before any firm offer is issued.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Containerized cargo can be arranged to an inland destination, subject to the selected carrier’s coastal discharge, inland release and equipment-return procedures. The actual handling location must be confirmed per shipment.
Inland transfer: Our service team can coordinate container drayage or cargo transfer from the coastal gateway to Antananarivo, with routing and equipment availability checked before booking.
Customs and release coordination: Import declaration, supporting documents, inspection attendance and release instructions should be aligned among the consignee, customs broker, carrier and inland operator.
Warehousing and delivery: Temporary storage, deconsolidation, cargo sorting or final delivery may be arranged when available through the selected local partner; space, handling scope and operating hours require confirmation.
Vehicle logistics: Motor vehicles require a separate check of discharge method, inland movement permits, chassis or transporter availability, condition reporting and final delivery access.

MGTNR is not presented as a named seaport terminal. We do not assume berth, quay, rail, crane, depot or warehouse specifications unless confirmed for the individual routing.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical structure: Origin port of loading → Malagasy coastal gateway → inland road transfer → Antananarivo dry-port destination or consignee facility. The exact coastal gateway is determined by the carrier service and cargo requirements.
Trade direction: Exporters should compare available services from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa or other origin regions based on transshipment design, equipment and destination handling rather than assuming a direct service to MGTNR.
Transit-time variables: Ocean transshipment, coastal-port congestion, customs release, road conditions, seasonal weather, security procedures, equipment positioning and final-delivery access can materially change the total lead time.
Planning rule: Our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule only after confirming the origin port, cargo type, coastal gateway, inland service, customs status and delivery address. Any platform estimate is indicative and subject to carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Antananarivo and the surrounding central highland commercial area, with onward distribution planned according to consignee location and road accessibility.
Retail and general cargo: Mixed retail products and packaged commercial goods are consistent with the supplied historical import profile; carton strength, moisture protection and accurate packing lists are important for inland handling.
Motor vehicles: Passenger cars and other motor vehicles may require RoRo or containerized planning, vehicle identification records, condition reports and destination-specific customs documentation.
Project or oversized cargo: Oversized pieces need an early route survey covering bridge limits, road geometry, permits, escort requirements, lifting arrangements and delivery-site access.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off control: Coastal-port documentation, VGM, shipping instructions and container gate-in deadlines are carrier- and voyage-specific. Our team confirms the actual cut-offs instead of applying a generic MGTNR deadline.
Document consistency: The bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, import permits, consignee details, HS classification and vehicle particulars must match. Inconsistent descriptions can delay customs review or inland release.
Dangerous goods: SDS, UN number, packing group, dangerous-goods declaration, package markings and carrier acceptance must be reviewed before booking. Inland acceptance may impose additional restrictions.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, port storage, demurrage, detention, road delays and delivery-access constraints should be included in the contingency plan. Do not dispatch equipment inland until release and receiving arrangements are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the full consignee address, cargo description, HS codes, package dimensions, gross weight, cargo value and preferred delivery date before rate comparison.
For LCL cargo, use moisture-resistant packaging, clear carton marks and a complete packing list; confirm the consolidation warehouse, coastal deconsolidation point and inland delivery scope in writing.
For vehicles, provide make, model, VIN or chassis number, dimensions, running condition and customs status before selecting RoRo, container or specialized inland transport.
Build contingency time for customs inspection, road disruption and equipment release, and request a complete quotation separating ocean freight, destination handling, inland haulage, customs service and potential storage-related charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MGTNR a seaport?: No. The supplied record identifies Antananarivo as a dry port in central Madagascar. Ocean cargo normally requires a coastal gateway followed by inland movement to Antananarivo.
Can our booking be made directly to MGTNR?: That depends on the carrier’s bill-of-lading and inland service design. Our team checks whether MGTNR can be shown as the inland destination and confirms the coastal discharge point, release process and final delivery responsibilities.
What causes the largest schedule risk?: The main variables are transshipment, coastal-port handling, customs clearance, road conditions, seasonal weather, inland equipment availability and consignee access. A firm schedule is issued only after route and cargo details are verified.
What documents are especially important for vehicles?: Vehicle identification details, commercial invoice, packing or vehicle list, title or ownership documents where applicable, import authorization and customs information should be prepared before booking. Exact requirements must be confirmed with the appointed broker.
Can our service team arrange door delivery?: Yes, subject to local partner capability, cargo dimensions, road access, customs release and the consignee’s receiving conditions. The quotation should state clearly whether it covers coastal handling, inland haulage, customs and final delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port record: Supplied MGTNR data, including UN/LOCODE, port and city name, country, coordinates, dry-port description, coastal-distance references, historical August 2018 cargo figures and recorded import categories.
Commercial reference: The supplied platform record includes an indicative LCL reference from CNDCB with a stated post-departure estimate of 47 days, CMA as the recorded carrier and a listed price of USD 101 per CBM. This is not a guaranteed current rate, route, sailing or transit commitment and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.
Verification boundary: No unverified berth count, water depth, terminal capacity, sailing frequency, carrier coverage, operating-hour, tariff or current throughput claim is included. Current customs, carrier, terminal and inland-partner conditions must be confirmed before execution.

Our service team uses the supplied MGTNR record as the controlling source for the port identity and applies shipment-specific confirmation for all time-sensitive operational details.