Port of Tunis

The Port of Tunis (UN/LOCODE TNTUN), situated on the northeastern coast of Tunisia within the Tunis Governorate, serves as the nation’s principal maritime gateway to the Mediterranean Sea and a strategic hub for trans‑Saharan trade routes. Operating in the Africa/Tunis timezone at coordinates 36.8064948° N, 10.1815316° E, the port handles containerised cargo, bulk commodities, roll‑on/roll‑off traffic, and passenger ferries, supported by modern terminal facilities, deep‑draft berths, and integrated rail‑road links. Its proximity to the capital amplifies logistics efficiency, while ongoing infrastructural upgrades enhance competitiveness for regional shipping lines and international freight forwarders seeking reliable North‑African access and bolstering regional economic integration today.