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TNSFA Sfax Port
Sfax Port is the major seaport of Sfax, in the city of Sfaxin Tunisia. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is TNSFA.

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Port Code

TNSFA

Name

Sfax

Country / Region

Tunisia

City

Sfax

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Main Port

Latitude

34.7330000

Longitude

10.7670000

Est. Unit Price

$100/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Sfax Port, identified by UN/LOCODE TNSFA, is a multipurpose seaport on Tunisia’s West Mediterranean coast serving the industrial and commercial hinterland of Sfax. Its operating profile is particularly relevant to solid bulk and general cargo, including phosphate-related products, sea salt and cereals, while containerized cargo is also handled. The port is not positioned as a ro-ro gateway or a trans-Mediterranean carrier hub, so our service team normally evaluates the available feeder or transshipment connection before confirming a routing.

SFAX, Tunisia
34°43′40.80″N, 010°46′43.86″E

TNSFAUN/LOCODE

10.1 mMaximum draught in supplied port data

216 mMaximum recorded vessel length

63,963 tMaximum recorded DWT

Key Highlights

Bulk-oriented multipurpose profile: phosphate and derivatives, salt and cereals are central cargo categories.
Container routing requires planning: our team checks the actual feeder, transshipment and equipment options rather than assuming a direct service.
Draft and vessel dimensions matter: the supplied port record lists a maximum draught of 10.1 m and a maximum recorded vessel length of 216 m; final acceptance remains subject to the port and vessel particulars.
Ro-ro limitation: the supplied port description states that the port cannot receive ro-ro ships, making conventional container or breakbulk alternatives more relevant for many shipments.
Industrial hinterland: cargo planning should account for bulk handling, project cargo and regional manufacturing flows, not only standard FCL traffic.

Facilities & Services

Multipurpose cargo handling: the port profile covers solid bulk and general cargo operations, with suitability depending on commodity, parcel size and berth availability.
Containerized cargo: container handling is indicated by the port record. Our team confirms the applicable terminal, equipment availability, cut-off and connection before booking.
Bulk cargo operations: phosphate-related cargo, sea salt and cereals may require commodity-specific loading, dust-control, packaging and documentation arrangements.
Yard and storage planning: empty-container release, laden-container receiving, bulk storage and free-time conditions must be confirmed for each shipment.
Road collection and delivery: inland trucking is arranged subject to truck type, cargo weight, route restrictions, consignee access and local appointment requirements.
Inspection and customs coordination: our service team coordinates document readiness and inspection handling with the appointed customs broker and relevant port parties.

Routes & Transit Times

Container shipments from Asia and other long-haul origins will commonly require a Mediterranean transshipment or feeder arrangement; the exact hub, carrier and sailing sequence depend on the booking date and equipment position.
European and regional Mediterranean cargo may have more direct or short-sea connection options, but our team confirms the current service pattern before quoting.
Bulk and breakbulk movements are planned around vessel nomination, cargo readiness, berth window, loading method and port operating conditions rather than a standard container timetable.
Actual transit time can be affected by transshipment connection, customs release, port congestion, weather, draft restrictions, equipment imbalance and inland truck availability. Any schedule supplied by our team is subject to carrier and port confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Sfax industrial area: the port supports the city and surrounding commercial and industrial activity, including manufacturing inputs and export cargo.
Mineral and chemical-related flows: phosphate and associated products require correct commodity descriptions, safety documentation where applicable and suitable bulk or packaged handling.
Agri-food and commodity cargo: cereals and sea salt are identified in the port profile; packaging, moisture protection, contamination control and survey requirements should be agreed in advance.
General and project cargo: machinery, industrial components and other non-containerized cargo should be assessed for dimensions, lifting points, weight distribution and road delivery constraints.
Regional delivery: final-mile feasibility depends on consignee location, road access, truck payload, customs status and any cargo-specific permits.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: carrier closing, terminal receiving, VGM submission, shipping instructions and customs filing deadlines may differ. Our team obtains the live cut-off from the selected carrier or terminal instead of applying a generic deadline.
Dangerous goods: provide the complete UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where relevant, SDS and container packing details before booking. Acceptance is subject to carrier, terminal and local authority approval.
Customs and inspections: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any commodity permits must be consistent. Physical inspection, document review or sampling may extend cargo release time.
Weight and inland delivery: declare accurate gross weight and dimensions, especially for bulk, machinery and overweight cargo. Our team checks vehicle suitability, route restrictions, delivery access and appointment requirements before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Request both the primary TNSFA routing and a practical transshipment alternative when the shipment is time-sensitive; compare connection risk, equipment availability and total local charges.
For salt, cereals, phosphate-related products and other bulk commodities, confirm packing method, moisture protection, contamination controls, survey needs and discharge arrangements before cargo is dispatched.
Send final cargo dimensions, gross weight, HS description, DG status and customs documents to our service team early, particularly for oversized or regulated cargo.
For urgent or ro-ro-type cargo, ask our team to assess containerization, breakbulk handling or another Tunisian/Mediterranean gateway. Feasibility depends on current vessel acceptance and inland costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can TNSFA receive ro-ro vessels?

The supplied port description states that Sfax Port cannot receive ro-ro ships. Our team therefore reviews containerized, breakbulk or alternative-gateway solutions according to the cargo and current acceptance conditions.

Is there a direct container service to Sfax?

A direct service or fixed weekly pattern must not be assumed. We confirm the live carrier schedule, feeder connection, transshipment hub, equipment position and applicable cut-offs for each origin-destination pair.

What cargo is commonly associated with Sfax Port?

The port profile identifies phosphate and its by-products, sea salt, cereals, solid bulk and general cargo. Container suitability depends on packaging, weight, commodity controls and terminal acceptance.

Are the 10.1 m draught and 216 m vessel length guaranteed for every call?

No. These are maximum particulars stated in the supplied port data. Actual acceptance depends on vessel dimensions, cargo condition, berth, sailing draft, weather, navigation requirements and confirmation from the port or carrier.

How can our team reduce customs or delivery delays?

Provide consistent commercial documents, accurate cargo descriptions and weights, complete DG information where applicable, and the consignee’s delivery details early. Our service team then coordinates booking, customs brokerage and inland delivery planning against the live operational deadlines.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, location, coordinates and vessel particulars in this module are taken from the supplied TNSFA port record. Maximum draught, maximum recorded vessel length and maximum recorded DWT are operational reference values, not a standing guarantee of vessel acceptance. Current schedules, cut-offs, berth windows, equipment, charges, customs procedures and inland conditions must be reconfirmed before shipment.

For official port and maritime administration checks, our service team uses the Tunisian Office of the Merchant Marine and Ports domain ommp.nat.tn. For customs and import-export compliance verification, consult the Tunisian Customs domain douane.gov.tn. Where a current operational detail is not confirmed by these sources or by the appointed carrier and terminal, our quotations state it as subject to actual confirmation.