ZAPLZ Port Code Lookup

Port Code Lookup

Recommend：

CNSHA

SGSIN

CNSZX

USLAX

NLRTM

Total 1 ports of ZAPLZ

ZAPLZ Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is the seaport of Port elizabeth, in the city of Port elizabethin South africa. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is ZAPLZ.

Show details

Port Code

ZAPLZ

Name

Port Elizabeth

Country / Region

South africa

City

Port elizabeth

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-33.9575000

Longitude

25.6375000

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

Click to display the map

Port Overview

Port Elizabeth (UN/LOCODE: ZAPLZ) is a multi-cargo seaport on the western perimeter of Algoa Bay, South Africa. It is positioned at 34°01′ South, 25°42′ East, approximately 384 nautical miles southwest of Durban and 423 nautical miles east of Cape Town, according to the supplied port profile. The port combines container, break-bulk, bulk and tanker functions and serves as an ocean gateway for the Eastern Cape and connected inland markets. Its container terminal provides three berths with a combined quay length of 925 metres, a 22-hectare storage area and 5,400 ground slots. Our service team can coordinate port selection, booking, documentation and inland delivery, with final operational details confirmed against the carrier and terminal instructions.

UN/LOCODEZAPLZ

Port typeMulti-cargo seaport

Coordinates34°01′S / 25°42′E

CountrySouth Africa

Key Highlights

Multi-cargo profile: container, break-bulk, bulk and tanker operations are handled within the same port complex.
Container infrastructure: three container berths total 925 metres, supported by ground-slot stacking and container-handling equipment.
Eastern Cape gateway: suitable for cargo serving Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha and industrial markets connected through South African road and rail networks.
Routing dependency: booking options, transshipment arrangements and transit times vary by carrier, sailing schedule, cargo type and seasonal port conditions.
Execution priority: accurate cargo descriptions, verified terminal cut-offs and pre-arranged inland transport are essential for avoiding rolled bookings and storage exposure.

Facilities & Services

Facility or function	Operational relevance
Container terminal	Three berths with a combined length of 925 metres; the supplied profile states a 22-hectare storage area and 5,400 ground slots.
Container equipment	Equipped with gantry container cranes and straddle carriers for quay handling and yard transfers, subject to terminal availability.
Break-bulk terminal	Six berths totalling 1,170 metres, supporting project, general and unitised cargo subject to berth and handling confirmation.
Bulk facilities	Two bulk berths totalling 360 metres; cargo acceptance, loading method and documentation depend on the commodity.
Tanker berth	A 242-metre tanker berth is identified in the supplied port profile; dangerous-goods and vessel compatibility checks are required before booking.
Inland connectivity	Our team can arrange road or rail-linked inland planning where available, subject to cargo dimensions, equipment availability, route permits and consignee access.

Routes & Transit Times

International container cargo is generally planned through the carrier services calling at South African ports; direct-call or transshipment arrangements must be confirmed for the specific origin, destination and sailing.
Common planning corridors include Asia–South Africa, Europe–South Africa and regional Southern African movements, but service patterns and port rotations can change.
For cargo moving beyond the port, the total transit calculation should include ocean carriage, transshipment, customs release, terminal handling and inland delivery rather than ocean time alone.
Actual timing may be affected by vessel schedule changes, weather, congestion, equipment shortages, customs inspection, hazardous-cargo approval and inland road or rail constraints.

Our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule review rather than promising a fixed transit time. The carrier’s confirmed booking, terminal cut-off and latest operational notice govern the final plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha and the Eastern Cape, with onward links to South African industrial and commercial centres.
Industrial cargo: automotive components, machinery, engineering goods, manufactured products and project cargo are typical planning categories for the region.
Containerised commodities: consumer goods, industrial inputs, packaged products and agricultural-related cargo may move through the container terminal, subject to commodity controls.
Break-bulk and bulk: steel products, timber, vehicles, equipment, minerals or other bulk commodities require cargo-specific handling, securing and berth confirmation.
Inland delivery: heavy or oversized cargo should be checked for axle limits, bridge restrictions, route permits, escort requirements and delivery-site lifting capability before quotation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: shipping instructions, verified gross mass, customs data and terminal delivery must meet the booking-specific deadlines. Cut-off times can differ by vessel, carrier, container type and terminal instruction.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and safety documentation before equipment release. Acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, permits and product-specific certificates must be consistent. Customs or other regulatory inspection may cause examination, storage or additional handling.
Inland delivery: confirm container weight, chassis or truck suitability, consignee receiving hours, access restrictions and empty-return instructions before dispatch. Our team checks the delivery plan against the confirmed release conditions.

Shipping Tips

Request space early for peak-season, project, reefer or special-equipment cargo, and obtain the carrier’s written cut-off and routing confirmation before positioning the container.
Use packaging and lashing suitable for ocean, terminal and inland handling. For break-bulk or oversized cargo, submit dimensions, weight, lifting points, centre of gravity and packing photographs for a handling review.
Prepare a document set with matching cargo descriptions, quantities, weights, marks, HS information and consignee details. Resolve discrepancies before customs filing or manifest submission.
If the required sailing or inland connection is unavailable, our service team can compare alternative South African gateway routings, subject to total cost, cargo restrictions, schedule and final delivery requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Elizabeth the same port represented by ZAPLZ?

Yes. The supplied port record identifies Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with UN/LOCODE ZAPLZ. Local geographic naming may also refer to the city as Gqeberha; booking documents should follow the carrier and terminal’s accepted naming convention.

Can the port handle both containers and project cargo?

Yes. The supplied profile identifies a container terminal as well as break-bulk, bulk and tanker facilities. Project or non-standard cargo still requires advance confirmation of berth, lifting, securing, storage and inland transport arrangements.

Can you guarantee a fixed transit time to or from ZAPLZ?

No. Transit depends on the confirmed carrier routing, transshipment, vessel schedule, customs processing, terminal conditions and inland leg. Our team provides an indicative plan and updates it against the confirmed booking.

What information is required for dangerous goods?

Provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration data, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package type and quantity, together with any required safety documents. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before loading.

What should be checked before arranging inland delivery?

Confirm customs release, terminal availability, container weight, truck suitability, delivery-site access, receiving hours, route restrictions and empty-equipment return instructions. Our service team coordinates these checks before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port identity, UN/LOCODE, coordinates, berth counts, terminal dimensions, storage-area figures and ground-slot figures are taken from the supplied ZAPLZ port profile. Operational guidance is presented as logistics planning practice and is subject to carrier, terminal, customs and regulatory confirmation.

For official port and terminal information, vessel or cargo acceptance should be verified through transnet.net. South African maritime regulatory references may be checked through samsa.org.za, and customs requirements through sars.gov.za.

Schedules, cut-offs, charges, inspection requirements, dangerous-goods acceptance, equipment availability and inland restrictions are time-sensitive. Our service team uses the carrier’s booking confirmation and the latest terminal or authority instruction as the controlling reference.