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TNRAD Rades Port
Rades Port is the major seaport of Tunis, in the city of Tunisin Tunisia. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is TNRAD.

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Port Code

TNRAD

Name

Rades

Country / Region

Tunisia

City

Tunis

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Main Port

Latitude

36.8064750

Longitude

10.2872700

Est. Unit Price

$40/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

UN/LOCODE: TNRAD

Radès is Tunisia’s principal import and export gateway, located in the basin between La Goulette and Tunis. It is a seaport focused on containerized cargo and rolling units, while also handling liquid bulk, dry bulk and general merchandise. The commercial port is described as comprising a terminal specialized in containers and rolling units together with specialized berths. Its proximity to Tunis makes it the practical maritime gateway for the capital-region market and a key interface for foreign trade. The supplied port profile reports approximately 7.9 million tonnes handled in 2019, including about 1.8 million tonnes of containerized cargo. Our service team uses the confirmed booking, terminal and customs instructions for each shipment rather than treating historical figures as a guaranteed current capacity.

PortRADES, Tunisia

CityTunis

Coordinates36.8064750, 10.2872700

Key Highlights

Decision points for forwarders

Container and Ro-Ro orientation: suitable for standard container flows, project-related rolling units and vehicle-linked cargo subject to terminal acceptance.
Capital-region access: the Radès–Tunis corridor supports import distribution and export collection around Tunisia’s main commercial center.
Mixed cargo profile: hydrocarbons, cereals, other bulk commodities and general merchandise move alongside containers.
Equipment capability: the supplied profile reports cranes up to 125 tonnes, stackers and reach stackers up to 40 tonnes, and forklifts up to 32 tonnes.
Planning priority: terminal availability, vessel cut-off, customs status and truck appointment conditions should be reconfirmed before cargo dispatch.

Facilities & Services

Operational profile

Container operations	Container handling and stacking are central functions of the commercial port. Yard allocation, reefer connection, acceptance windows and actual equipment availability must be confirmed for each booking.
Rolling units	The port profile identifies facilities specialized in containers and rolling units. Vehicle dimensions, securing method, battery condition and terminal acceptance should be submitted in advance.
Bulk and general cargo	Specialized berths handle liquid and solid bulk as well as general merchandise; cargo-specific handling, safety and documentation requirements apply.
Handling equipment	Reported equipment includes cranes with capacity up to 125 tonnes, stackers and reach stackers up to 40 tonnes, and forklifts up to 32 tonnes. Availability and working limits are subject to operational confirmation.
Inland connection	Road haulage is the primary planning interface for Tunis-area delivery and collection. Truck access, terminal appointment rules and urban delivery restrictions should be checked before positioning.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Routing must be confirmed per sailing

Radès is commonly evaluated for Tunisia import and export flows connecting with Mediterranean transshipment networks and wider Europe, Asia and other global origins or destinations. Actual routing, transshipment port and carrier deployment vary by sailing.
For Asian and long-haul cargo, a transshipment itinerary may be used; the number of connections and relay-port congestion can materially affect total transit time.
For short-sea and regional cargo, schedule reliability may be affected by vessel rotation changes, port omission, weather, equipment imbalance and terminal productivity.
Our service team quotes transit time only after checking the current sailing, cut-offs, transshipment plan, customs requirements and inland delivery point. No fixed transit promise should be inferred from a port-to-port estimate.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Trade and distribution context

Tunis metropolitan area: the port’s location between La Goulette and Tunis supports capital-region manufacturing, wholesale distribution and project deliveries.
Containerized merchandise: machinery, components, consumer goods, packaged industrial products and export cargo are typical planning categories, subject to the commodity and customs regime.
Rolling cargo: vehicles, mobile equipment and other self-propelled or towable units require advance dimensions, weight, lashing and terminal acceptance checks.
Bulk cargo: the supplied profile records hydrocarbons and cereals among major cargo categories, together with other liquid and solid bulk commodities.
Domestic distribution: final-mile planning should account for truck type, delivery appointment, road restrictions and consignee unloading capability.

Operations & Compliance

Controls for shipment execution

Cut-offs: obtain the vessel-specific CY receiving, documentation and VGM deadlines from the booking confirmation. Do not dispatch a truck until terminal acceptance is confirmed.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, container details and SDS or supporting documents. Carrier and terminal approval must be secured before delivery.
Customs documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, permits and any commodity-specific documents should be consistent in description, quantity, weight and value.
Inspection and inland delivery: customs examination, document queries or release delays can interrupt the planned truck slot. Our team coordinates status checks and revises delivery arrangements only after release and terminal confirmation.

Shipping Tips

Practical booking actions

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS classification, packages, gross weight, dimensions, container type, temperature requirement and whether the cargo is hazardous or rolling.
Reserve sufficient schedule margin for transshipment, terminal cut-offs, customs inspection and truck appointment constraints; urgent cargo should be assessed against the latest confirmed sailing rather than a generic transit table.
Use seaworthy packing, clear package marks and verified gross mass. For heavy or out-of-gauge cargo, provide loading drawings, center of gravity, lifting points and securing instructions before equipment allocation.
Our service team can compare available sailing combinations and inland delivery plans. Any alternative port or routing should be evaluated against customs jurisdiction, extra trucking, handling costs and consignee acceptance before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Forwarder operating guidance

Is TNRAD suitable for containerized import and export cargo?

Yes. The supplied port profile identifies Radès as Tunisia’s main import and export platform with a specialized container and rolling-unit function. Booking acceptance, equipment availability and the current terminal cut-off must still be confirmed for each shipment.

Can oversized or heavy cargo be handled at Radès?

Potentially, subject to cargo dimensions, lifting points, weight distribution, terminal approval and equipment availability. The supplied profile reports cranes up to 125 tonnes, but this is not a blanket guarantee for every berth, lift configuration or operating condition.

What should be checked before delivering a container to the port?

Our team should verify the booking number, vessel and voyage, CY receiving window, VGM and documentation cut-offs, container condition, customs status, terminal instructions and any appointment requirement before truck dispatch.

How should dangerous goods be arranged?

Submit complete and accurate dangerous-goods particulars before booking. Carrier and terminal approval, compliant packaging, marks and labels, segregation and document consistency are required; acceptance must be confirmed rather than assumed.

Are transit times to or from Radès fixed?

No. Total time depends on the selected sailing, direct or transshipment routing, relay-port conditions, vessel changes, customs processing, terminal release and inland delivery. Our service team confirms the current operational estimate before shipment execution.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification boundary

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, cargo profile, historical 2019 throughput and reported equipment capacities in this module are taken from the supplied TNRAD port master data. Port governance and operational information should be cross-checked against the Tunisian port authority domain ommp.nat.tn. Customs procedures and release requirements should be confirmed through the Tunisian customs authority domain douane.gov.tn. Historical figures are not presented as current capacity, and sailing, cut-off, terminal, equipment, tariff and customs conditions remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking.