TGLOM Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of TGLOM
Lome Port is the major seaport of Lomé, in the city of Loméin Togo. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is TGLOM.
Port Overview
Port of Lomé (UN/LOCODE: TGLOM) is a seaport in Lomé, Togo, on the Gulf of Guinea. It functions as a container, general-cargo and regional gateway for Togo and nearby West African markets. For international freight forwarders, routing decisions should account for vessel connection availability, transshipment planning, customs documentation and inland delivery conditions rather than relying only on the port name. Our service team can compare FCL and LCL options, confirm the applicable terminal cut-off and coordinate destination delivery after receiving the final cargo profile.
| Port code | TGLOM |
|---|---|
| Port name | LOME / 洛美港 |
| Location | Lomé, Togo, West Africa |
| Port type | Seaport and regional container gateway |
| Platform service listing | 3 FCL services and 1 LCL service in the supplied database; availability and pricing require current confirmation. |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Containerized import and export cargo can be arranged through the applicable terminal or carrier process; equipment, free time and handling conditions must be confirmed per booking.
- General and project cargo: Breakbulk, oversized or non-standard cargo requires a pre-check of dimensions, weight, lifting points, packing method and berth-side handling feasibility.
- Yard and storage: Container pickup, gate appointments, demurrage and storage exposure depend on the terminal, carrier and local operating notice in force at the time of shipment.
- Customs and inspection: Cargo may be selected for documentary review, physical inspection or scanning. Our team can align the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and import instructions before arrival.
- Road distribution: The port is primarily connected to inland destinations by road logistics. Truck type, delivery address, border crossing and cargo security requirements should be confirmed before release.
Routes & Transit Times
- Asia–Lomé: Cargo from China and other Asian origins may move through a direct call or a transshipment hub, depending on the carrier network, season and equipment availability.
- Europe–West Africa: European-origin cargo can be planned through the carrier’s West Africa service structure; the confirmed port rotation and connection must be checked at quotation stage.
- Regional distribution: Lomé may serve Togo and selected neighboring inland markets, but border formalities, truck scheduling and consignee-side clearance can extend the end-to-end transit.
- Time control: Vessel schedule changes, transshipment connection risk, port congestion, customs inspection, weather and inland road conditions can affect the final delivery date. Published transit times are indicative and require current carrier confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary market: Togo’s commercial and industrial demand is concentrated around Lomé, while regional delivery planning may extend toward neighboring West African markets subject to border and transit requirements.
- Typical container cargo: Consumer goods, machinery, spare parts, construction materials, packaged food products, agricultural inputs and general manufactured goods are commonly evaluated for container shipment.
- Bulk and project considerations: Agricultural commodities, industrial equipment and oversized cargo require separate checks for packing, loading method, permits, insurance and inland escort requirements.
- Import control: Commodity classification, valuation, origin documents and any product-specific approvals should be verified with the consignee or local customs broker before cargo dispatch.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off management: Booking cut-off, shipping instruction deadline, VGM submission, terminal receiving window and documentation cut-off are not interchangeable. Our team will confirm each deadline against the selected carrier and sailing.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing declaration where applicable. DG acceptance must be obtained before container delivery; acceptance is never assumed from a general booking.
- Documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, certificate of origin and any import or product permits should match in consignee, package count, weight, marks and commodity description.
- Inspection and release: Customs or terminal inspection can create additional handling and storage exposure. The consignee should arrange timely customs clearance, duty payment and release authorization before the container becomes available.
Shipping Tips
- Send the complete cargo profile early: commodity, HS code, packages, gross weight, dimensions, temperature requirements and whether the cargo is hazardous or oversized.
- For LCL, confirm the consolidation warehouse cut-off and destination deconsolidation arrangement separately from the vessel departure date; late cargo can miss the planned consolidation even when the vessel schedule remains unchanged.
- Use export-grade packaging suitable for humid marine conditions and long inland handling. Mark packages clearly and keep carton, pallet and container totals consistent across all documents.
- For inland delivery, provide the precise consignee address, contact person, unloading equipment and border route requirements. Our service team can compare alternative connection plans when the original sailing has a high transshipment or equipment risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, port name, country, city and platform service-listing figures are taken from the supplied TGLOM port database record. Operational descriptions are presented as conditional freight-forwarding guidance and do not replace the current carrier, terminal, customs or consignee instructions.
For port-level verification and current public notices, consult the official Port Autonome de Lomé domain: togoport.tg. Current sailing schedules, terminal cut-offs, charges, cargo acceptance and customs requirements must be confirmed for each shipment.
Data boundary: no unverified berth dimensions, draught, throughput, terminal capacity, carrier frequency, port charges or guaranteed transit-time claims are included. Our service team will validate time-sensitive details before accepting the booking.