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TGLFW Lome Port
Lome Port is the seaport of Lome, in the city of Lomein Togo. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is TGLFW.

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Port Code

TGLFW

Name

Lome

Country / Region

Togo

City

Lome

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

6.1500000

Longitude

1.3305556

Est. Unit Price

$225/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Lomé Port (UN/LOCODE: TGLFW)

Lomé is a seaport on Togo’s Gulf of Guinea coastline and serves as a regional gateway for containerized, project and general cargo. Its location supports road distribution from the coast toward Togo and neighboring landlocked markets. The supplied port profile describes deep-water access, a free-trade-zone positioning recognized by ECOWAS, and simplified cargo-removal procedures. Our service team uses these characteristics to structure port-to-door plans, while confirming current terminal, customs and inland requirements before shipment execution.

Port code	TGLFW
Port / city	LOME / Lomé
Country and region	Togo, West Africa
Coordinates in supplied record	6.1500000, 1.3305556
Port type	Seaport with container, general-cargo and regional transit functions

Key Highlights

Commercial and Operational Snapshot

Deep-water positioning

The supplied profile describes approximately 17 m depth and accommodation for new-generation vessels; current draft and berth acceptance must be checked with the nominated carrier or terminal.

Regional transit gateway

Lomé is positioned for road-linked cargo flows to Togo and neighboring landlocked countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Free-trade-zone relevance

The port profile identifies Lomé as an ECOWAS-recognized free-trade-zone location, subject to the applicable cargo status and customs procedure.

Road-first inland planning

For inland destinations, border procedures, truck availability, axle restrictions, security conditions and document accuracy can materially affect the final delivery schedule.

Facilities & Services

Port Handling and Cargo Interfaces

Container handling: The port supports international containerized cargo. Our team confirms the actual terminal, equipment availability, reefer connection requirements and carrier-specific receiving instructions before cut-off.
General and project cargo: Breakbulk, heavy-lift and out-of-gauge shipments require advance review of dimensions, gross mass, lifting points, stowage method and berth-side handling capability.
Storage and transfer: Container yards, cargo staging and temporary storage may be available through the operating terminal or appointed logistics provider; free time, storage tariffs and release conditions must be confirmed for each booking.
Customs and inspection interface: Cargo release normally depends on correct declarations, customs status, payment or guarantee arrangements, and any inspection or scanning instruction issued by the authorities.
Inland distribution: Road transport is the principal planning interface for regional transit. Our service team can coordinate port pickup, border documentation and destination delivery subject to route and carrier acceptance.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic for Lomé Cargo

Asian and global import flows: Cargo is generally planned through the carrier’s West Africa network, with the final routing, transshipment points and equipment release confirmed at quotation and booking stage.
Regional exports: Export containers from Togo and nearby markets may connect through Lomé to the carrier’s nominated regional or intercontinental services; sailing frequency and direct-call status are not assumed.
Landlocked transit: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger cargo commonly requires a sea leg followed by road transit. Border crossing, convoy or security requirements and destination customs procedures should be built into the schedule.
Schedule control: Actual transit time depends on origin, transshipment, vessel omission, port congestion, customs release, truck allocation, border conditions and documentation accuracy. Our team provides an operational estimate only after receiving the full origin and destination details.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Market Coverage

Core hinterland

Togo’s commercial centers and inland distribution points, together with road corridors toward Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, form the principal planning area for transit cargo.

Typical container cargo

Consumer goods, machinery, spare parts, packaged food, retail products, chemicals and industrial inputs are common planning categories; the exact cargo profile depends on trade lane and season.

Bulk and general cargo

Construction materials, agricultural-related cargo, project equipment and other breakbulk commodities may require separate handling, survey and inland equipment arrangements.

Transit cargo control

For cargo moving beyond Togo, the customs regime, transit guarantee, seal integrity, border documents and consignee authorization must be aligned before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Critical Checks Before Cargo Delivery

Cut-off management: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export declarations, permits and container delivery must meet the carrier and terminal cut-offs. These deadlines vary by voyage and should not be inferred from a previous shipment.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and container packing details before booking. Carrier acceptance and port restrictions must be confirmed in writing.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin evidence, licenses and transit papers should be consistent. A customs hold, valuation query or physical inspection can delay release and inland dispatch.
Inland delivery: Confirm truck type, container weight, road access, consignee receiving hours, border route, security requirements and empty-container return location before issuing the delivery order.

For high-value, time-sensitive, reefer, oversized or controlled cargo, our service team recommends a pre-alert and document review before the carrier’s booking deadline. All operational details remain subject to current terminal, carrier and authority confirmation.

Shipping Tips

Practical Booking Recommendations

Send the complete cargo profile early: commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, container type, destination and customs status.
For transit cargo, identify the final country and consignee before booking so that the correct road route, transit document set and delivery partner can be planned.
Use export-grade packaging, moisture protection and clear package marks. Heavy, fragile or project cargo should include lifting and lashing instructions with drawings where necessary.
Request a carrier and terminal check for reefer, dangerous goods, OOG or overweight cargo rather than relying on standard container acceptance.
Keep a contingency option for vessel rollover, transshipment delay, inspection or border disruption; alternative routing should be evaluated against cost, equipment availability and customs implications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lomé Port FAQ for Shippers

Is Lomé suitable for cargo bound for Burkina Faso, Mali or Niger?

Yes, Lomé is used as a regional transit gateway for landlocked markets. Our team must confirm the road corridor, transit customs procedure, border documentation, truck availability and consignee clearance capability for the specific destination.

Can a shipper assume that a large container vessel can call at Lomé?

No. The supplied profile describes deep-water capability, but vessel acceptance depends on the current terminal, berth, draft, carrier rotation, weather and operational restrictions. We verify the nominated voyage before making a commitment.

What documents are normally needed for an import or transit shipment?

A commercial invoice, packing list, transport document and applicable origin, license, customs and transit documents are commonly required. The final list depends on commodity, customs regime, destination country and the instructions of the authorities and carrier.

How should dangerous goods be booked?

Submit complete IMDG information and supporting documents before booking. The carrier and terminal must approve the cargo, packaging, labels, segregation and delivery plan before the container is gated in.

What mainly causes delivery delays after vessel arrival?

Typical causes include incomplete customs documents, inspection, unpaid charges, missing release instructions, truck shortages, border congestion, route restrictions and consignee readiness. Our team monitors these interfaces before arranging inland dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, supplied descriptive profile and commercial reference fields are taken from the TGLFW port record provided for this page. Statements about depth, vessel scale, free-trade-zone positioning and historical traffic are presented as information contained in that supplied profile, not as a current operating guarantee.

For current port rules, terminal procedures, cargo acceptance, customs treatment and infrastructure status, our service team recommends verification with the relevant authority and carrier. The following domains are provided as authoritative reference points for further validation:

portdelome.com — Port Autonome de Lomé reference domain.
ecowas.int — ECOWAS institutional reference domain for regional trade and transport context.

Schedules, tariffs, free time, customs requirements, terminal cut-offs, vessel acceptance, road conditions and transit times are changeable. Our platform confirms these items against the shipment-specific booking and operational instructions before execution.