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Port of Tanger Med

MAPTM🇲🇦Morocco

Port Location

About Port of Tanger Med

Also known as: Port Tanger Mediterranee, Port Tanger Méditerranée

This major industrial port complex is situated on the Strait of Gibraltar. It handles a significant volume of container traffic, passengers, trucks, and vehicle exports. Tanger Med is one of the largest industrial ports globally and the largest in Africa and the Mediterranean.

Background
Tanger Med is a Moroccan industrial port complex, located 45 km northeast of Tangier and opposite Tarifa, Spain on the Strait of Gibraltar, with handling capacities of 11 million containers, one of the largest industrial ports in the world, and the largest port in Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. 7 million passengers, 700,000 trucks and the export of 1 million vehicles.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U
Terminals
4

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45753 →
GeoNames ID
11066422 →
Wikidata
Q518888 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.tangermedport.com →
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MAPTM
Country
🇲🇦Morocco
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
MA-TNG
Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Gibraltar
Body of Water
Strait of Gibraltar
Latitude
35.8950°
Longitude
-5.4945°

Terminals (4)

APM TERMINALS TANGIER

APM TERMINALS TANGIER

Zone Franche Ksar Al Majaz, Oued R'Mel, Commune Anjra, Route de Fnideq, BP 216, Ksar es-Seghir, Morocco

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APM TERMINALS TANGIER MEDPORT 2

APM TERMINALS TANGIER

Port de Tanger Med, Ksar es-Seghir, Morocco

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EUROGATE TANGIER

EUROGATE TANGIER S.A

Zone Franche Ksar Al Majaz, Oued R'Mel, Commune Anjra, Route de Fnideq, 90000 Tangier, Morocco

www1.eurogate.de →

TANGER ALLIANCE TERMINAL

TANGER ALLIANCE (MARSA MAROC, EUROGATE)

Zone Franche Ksar Al Majaz, Terminal à Conteneurs 3, Port Tanger 2, Tanger, Morocco

www.contshipitalia.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tanger Med?+
The approach to Tanger Med is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ilôt du Nord Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the NE. Other aids include Ras Ciress (1 NM NE), Al Mina (6.2 NM S), Punta Carnero (11.4 NM NNE), Malabata (13.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tanger Med?+
The Port of Tanger Med is located within the Strait of Gibraltar — the gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tanger Med?+
You can track vessels near Tanger Med (MAPTM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for MAPTM on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tanger Med?+
The Port of Tanger Med operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.