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NALUD Luderitz Port
Luderitz Port is the major seaport of Luderitz, in the city of Luderitzin Namibia. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is NALUD.

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Port Code

NALUD

Name

Luderitz

Country / Region

Namibia

City

Luderitz

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Main Port

Latitude

-26.6385000

Longitude

15.1570000

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Port Overview

Lüderitz Port (UN/LOCODE: NALUD)

Lüderitz is a maritime port on Namibia’s southern Atlantic coast, developed around Robert Harbour and Shark Island. It is Namibia’s second port and serves a focused regional logistics role rather than a high-volume gateway. The cargo profile is traditionally associated with fuel, fish products and other project or general cargo movements. Its exposed coastal setting, limited vessel dimensions and relatively specialized cargo base make advance confirmation of vessel acceptance, equipment, sailing connections and handling windows essential. Our service team can coordinate the port inquiry, booking documentation and inland delivery planning against the actual carrier and terminal confirmation.

UN/LOCODE	NALUD
Country / city	Namibia / Lüderitz
Coordinates	26.6385° S, 15.1570° E
Port profile	Seaport handling fuel, fish products, containers and general or project cargo subject to operational acceptance
Historical reference data	The supplied port record reports 311,920 tonnes of total cargo and 2,724 container TEUs in fiscal year 2011/12; these figures should not be treated as current throughput.

Key Highlights

Operational Characteristics at a Glance

Specialized cargo mixFuel and fish products are prominent in the historical cargo profile; general cargo and containers require shipment-specific confirmation.

Restricted vessel envelopeThe supplied port data identifies 150 m, 8.15 m draft and 5,000 t DWT as the normal largest permitted vessel parameters, with larger ships subject to harbour authority approval.

Channel and quay limitationsApproach, turning basin and quay depths vary by location; the applicable berth and tide condition must be checked before booking.

Limited schedule certaintyThere should be no assumption of a direct sailing, fixed frequency or standard transit time without a current carrier quotation and port confirmation.

Time-sensitive coordinationPort Control and working hours create a practical need to pre-arrange pilotage, cargo readiness, documentation and any overtime request.

Facilities & Services

Port Infrastructure and Cargo Handling

Harbour configuration: Operations are centered on Robert Harbour and Shark Island, with the approach channel leading to the harbour and jetty area.
Navigation and water depth: The supplied port data records a 708 m entrance channel with a 60.9 m width, a turning basin dredged to -8.15 m chart datum, and the first 300 m alongside the new quay to -8.75 m chart datum. The concrete quay is reported at -6.1 m chart datum; berth allocation and current conditions must be reconfirmed.
Container and general cargo: Containerized, breakbulk and general cargo can be considered where the selected service and terminal confirm acceptance, equipment and handling arrangements.
Bulk and liquid cargo: Fuel and fish products are part of the historical cargo profile. Product classification, tank or reefer requirements, and terminal acceptance must be established before booking.
Port access and working windows: The supplied record states Port Control operates 07:00–17:00, with communications available through Diaz Point Lighthouse on a 24-hour basis. Reported working hours are Monday–Friday 06:00–18:00 and Saturday 06:00–12:00, with overtime by request.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Schedule Planning

Lüderitz is best planned as a specialized Namibian port call within an available regional or feeder service, rather than as a port with guaranteed direct coverage from every origin.
For Asian, European or American cargo, the practical routing may involve transshipment through a regional hub or another suitable gateway. The actual hub, carrier, sailing frequency and connection time must be confirmed at quotation stage.
Transit time is affected by transshipment availability, port rotation, vessel draft restrictions, weather exposure, cargo readiness, customs release and inland trucking capacity.
For urgent or oversized cargo, our service team should compare a Lüderitz call with an alternative Namibian gateway after reviewing cargo dimensions, final destination, haulage distance and total landed cost.

No fixed sailing frequency, direct service or guaranteed transit time is stated here; all schedules are subject to carrier and port confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Commercial Catchment and Typical Shipments

Lüderitz and southern Namibia: The port primarily supports local and southern regional demand, with inland distribution arranged by road according to final destination and cargo type.
Seafood supply chain: Fish and fish products are a core historical cargo segment. Reefer availability, temperature records, sanitary documentation and rapid customs coordination are important for perishable exports.
Fuel and industrial supplies: Fuel-related cargo requires advance confirmation of terminal acceptance, dangerous-goods classification, safety documentation and handling controls.
General, project and breakbulk cargo: Machinery, industrial materials and other non-containerized shipments may require pre-arranged lifting, lashing, dimensions review and a site-specific delivery plan.
Containerized cargo: The historical port record includes container throughput, but current equipment availability, empty-container positioning and carrier acceptance should be verified for each booking.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Control Points for Forwarders

Cut-off management: Carrier booking cut-offs, terminal receiving windows and documentation cut-offs may differ. Our service team should obtain the current closing schedule and allow additional time for a less frequent port call.
Vessel and berth approval: Confirm LOA, draft, DWT, cargo characteristics and berth suitability before accepting the shipper’s requested port. Ships exceeding the reported normal limit require harbour authority approval and cannot be assumed acceptable.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, safety data and container packing certificate before the carrier’s DG deadline. Fuel shipments need separate terminal and authority confirmation.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits and cargo-specific certificates should be consistent. Customs examination or documentary queries can affect release and inland dispatch, so trucking should not be fixed on an unrealistically tight window.
Inland delivery: Verify road access, vehicle payload, container type, out-of-gauge dimensions, escort requirements and site unloading capability before cargo arrival. Final delivery conditions may be more restrictive than port gate conditions.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Approach

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, package details, weight, dimensions, temperature requirement, DG status, preferred shipment date and final delivery point before requesting a rate.
Request written confirmation of vessel acceptance, port rotation, transshipment plan, equipment availability, terminal receiving window and documentation cut-off; do not rely only on an indicative online schedule.
For reefer or fish-product cargo, pre-book the required equipment and validate power, temperature, sanitary and inspection arrangements before cargo is dispatched to the port.
For oversized, heavy, hazardous or liquid cargo, provide drawings and safety documents early. Our team can compare direct Lüderitz planning with an alternative gateway and inland solution when the port or sailing window is unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lüderitz Port FAQ

Q: Can every container carrier offer Lüderitz as a direct destination?

A: No direct service or fixed frequency should be assumed. Our service team will check the current carrier rotation and any transshipment requirement for the requested origin and shipment date.

Q: What vessel dimensions should be checked first?

A: Check LOA, draft and DWT against the reported normal limits of 150 m, 8.15 m draft and 5,000 t DWT. Larger vessels require specific harbour authority approval, and the final berth condition must also be confirmed.

Q: Is Lüderitz suitable for reefer seafood exports?

A: Fish products are part of the port’s historical cargo profile, but reefer equipment, power, sanitary documentation, inspection timing and the selected carrier’s acceptance must be confirmed for each shipment.

Q: How early should dangerous goods documents be submitted?

A: Submit the complete DG declaration and supporting safety information before the carrier and terminal cut-offs. The exact deadline varies by carrier, cargo class and port call, so our team will confirm it with the booking.

Q: Can cargo be delivered inland immediately after discharge?

A: Not necessarily. Customs release, inspection, port operating hours, trucking availability and final-site restrictions can all affect delivery. Inland transport should be scheduled with a realistic release buffer.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference and Verification Boundaries

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates and the historical operating parameters shown above are based on the supplied NALUD port record. Historical throughput and vessel-call figures are retained only as historical context and should not be used as current capacity or service commitments.

Current port notices, berth availability, operating conditions, vessel acceptance, cargo handling arrangements and schedule changes should be verified with the port authority before execution. Reference domain: namport.com.na.

The displayed information is intended for preliminary freight planning. Our service team will reconfirm carrier, terminal, customs, dangerous-goods and inland-transport requirements for the specific shipment.