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ZACPT Cape Town Port
Cape Town Port is the major seaport of Cape town, in the city of Cape townin South africa. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is ZACPT.

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Port Code

ZACPT

Name

Cape Town

Country / Region

South africa

City

Cape town

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Main Port

Latitude

-33.9095000

Longitude

18.4356000

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Cape Town Port, UN/LOCODE ZACPT, is a major seaport on Table Bay at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula and the principal maritime gateway for South Africa’s Western Cape. It is a protected marine port with four main basins and 34 berths. Duncan Dock and Ben Schoeman Dock handle the principal commercial activity, while the Victoria and Alfred basins serve private marine uses and include a substantial marina area. The Ben Schoeman Dock container terminal is supported by six deep-water berths and post-Panamax gantry cranes; Duncan Dock’s multipurpose terminal handles breakbulk, bulk and general cargo, and may also accommodate cruise vessels. Our service team uses the port’s cargo profile, equipment and inland-routing requirements to plan container, LCL, reefer and project shipments, subject to terminal and carrier confirmation.

Port code	ZACPT
Location	Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Coordinates	18.4356000 longitude; -33.9095000 latitude
Port type	Protected commercial seaport with container and multipurpose facilities

Key Highlights

Western Cape gatewayOur platform treats Cape Town as a regional gateway for Western Cape manufacturing, agriculture, food processing and retail supply chains.

Mixed-cargo capabilityThe port combines container handling with multipurpose operations for fruit, grain, paper, timber, metals and other general cargoes.

Reefer relevanceFresh and frozen exports require coordinated equipment availability, pre-trip inspection, temperature instructions and inspection planning.

Protected basin layoutBreakwaters and separate basins support different commercial and marine activities, but the confirmed operating window depends on terminal instructions.

Vessel planning mattersThe supplied port profile records vessels up to 340 m length and 14.4 m draft; acceptance remains subject to current berth, tide, pilotage and carrier approval.

Facilities & Services

Container terminal: Located at Ben Schoeman Dock, with six deep-water berths and a fleet of post-Panamax gantry cranes according to the supplied port profile. Equipment and berth allocation should be reconfirmed before booking.
Multipurpose handling: Duncan Dock handles fruit, maize, rice, wheat, paper, timber, scrap, coal and other general cargoes, supporting breakbulk and selected bulk movements.
Marine protection and berths: Four main basins and 34 berths are protected by breakwaters; the commercial configuration is distinct from the Victoria and Alfred private basins.
Project and out-of-gauge cargo: Our service team can assess lifting, stowage, securing and terminal acceptance requirements before quotation; dimensions, gross weight and centre of gravity must be supplied at booking.
Inland distribution: Container delivery and collection are normally coordinated by road, with routing, vehicle type, appointment availability, payload and site access checked case by case.

Routes & Transit Times

Cape Town cargo is commonly planned within Southern Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and other global trade lanes through carrier network connections. Exact direct or transshipment arrangements depend on the selected carrier and sailing schedule.
For transshipment cargo, total transit time is affected by the connecting hub, vessel connection reliability, port rotation, equipment availability and documentation release. Our team confirms the current routing rather than guaranteeing a fixed transit time.
Perishable exports require alignment between cargo readiness, reefer plug-in, phytosanitary or food documentation, inspection timing and the vessel cut-off.
For import cargo, customs release, terminal availability, delivery appointments, road distance and consignee receiving hours can materially change door-to-door timing.

Published sailing dates, cut-off times, transshipment points and estimated transit times are schedule-dependent. We confirm them against the booking, carrier notice and terminal instructions before cargo dispatch.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Western Cape production baseThe port supports Cape Town and the wider Western Cape, including agricultural, food, beverage, manufacturing, construction and distribution activity.

Export cargoTypical exports include deciduous and citrus fruit, wine, spirits, juice concentrates, fish, fresh produce, meat, canned food, granite, copper ingots, scrap metal and paper products.

Import cargoCommon imports include steel products, machinery, paper, sawn timber, logs, tiles, chemicals, clothing, footwear, sports goods, chilled or frozen meat and maize.

Temperature-controlled flowsFresh, chilled and frozen commodities require reefer planning, temperature records, packaging validation and rapid coordination when inspections or holds occur.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: We obtain the booking-specific cargo cut-off, documentation cut-off, verified gross mass requirement and terminal receiving window. Do not rely on a generic sailing date when arranging trucking.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, SDS and container packing details before acceptance. Carrier and terminal approval must be secured before delivery.
Customs and inspections: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, permits and commodity-specific certificates must be consistent. Customs or other regulatory inspections can delay release and should be allowed for in the delivery plan.
Inland collection and delivery: Confirm container payload, chassis or vehicle suitability, site access, security procedures, receiving hours and empty-return instructions. Congestion, appointment limits or equipment shortages may affect the planned move.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, weights, commodity description and required delivery date to our service team before requesting space, especially for reefer, hazardous, project or out-of-gauge cargo.
Book seasonal agricultural cargo early and keep a contingency plan for equipment availability, inspection timing and a later sailing. The final cut-off should be treated as the controlling milestone.
Use export-grade packaging, moisture protection and internal bracing for timber, paper, metal, machinery and food cargo. Photograph packing and seal application for claims and inspection support.
For urgent or capacity-sensitive shipments, our team can compare alternative carrier routings, transshipment options, container types and split shipments, subject to space, cost and cargo compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZACPT suitable for both container and general cargo?

Yes. The supplied port profile identifies a container terminal at Ben Schoeman Dock and a multipurpose terminal at Duncan Dock. Our team selects the handling route according to cargo form, dimensions, packaging and carrier acceptance.

Can you guarantee a fixed transit time from Cape Town?

No. Transit depends on the current carrier rotation, direct or transshipment routing, connection integrity, port operations and customs release. We provide a schedule-based estimate and reconfirm material changes.

What information is needed for dangerous goods booking?

At minimum, provide the accurate UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, quantity, package type, SDS and container packing information. Final acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal review.

How should reefer exports be prepared?

Confirm the required temperature, ventilation, humidity or atmosphere settings where applicable, cargo temperature at handover, power requirements and inspection documents. Delivery must be coordinated with the terminal receiving window.

What causes import delivery delays?

Typical causes include incomplete customs documents, inspection or regulatory holds, unavailable equipment, terminal appointment constraints, consignee receiving limitations and road delivery restrictions. We check these items before arranging final delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, location, coordinates, basin and berth description, terminal characteristics, cargo profile and vessel parameters in this module are based on the supplied ZACPT port profile. The profile states approximately 8 million tonnes of cargo and 316,000 TEU annually, around 4,000 vessel calls, a maximum recorded vessel length of 340 m, maximum draft of 14.4 m and maximum deadweight of 306,317 t. These figures are reference data and should be reconfirmed against current operational notices before being used for a booking, charter or engineering decision.

For current port operations, terminal requirements, marine access and official notices, our service team recommends verification through the relevant Transnet National Ports Authority information at transnet.net. Customs and import or export compliance should be checked with the South African Revenue Service at sars.gov.za.

Schedules, cut-offs, berth availability, equipment status, customs procedures, charges and inland restrictions are time-sensitive. The booking confirmation and current instructions from the carrier, terminal, port authority and competent regulators prevail.