PORT INFORMATION
Longitude and Latitude
Longitude 27˚ 54’ 50’’E Latitude 33˚ 01’ 26’’S
The Port of East London is located approximately 950km east of Cape Town and 460 km south of Durban on the eastern seaboard of South Africa. The Port of East London is situated at the mouth of the Buffalo River and is the only commercial river port on the South African coast line. Centrally located both nationally and internationally, the port is strategically positioned to act as the gateway between Africa and the global market. The Port of East London‘s geographical position gives its customers easy access to world markets, while a reputation for excellent turnaround times is renowned.
BERTHS
BERTH |
CARGO TYPE |
DRAFT (M) |
DRAFT (M) |
F&G |
General cargo |
9.1 |
|
Berth I |
Containers/General cargo |
8.1 |
|
Berth K |
Containers |
10.3 |
|
Berth L |
Containers |
10.4 |
|
Berth N & R |
Motor Vehicles |
10.2 |
|
Berth S |
General Cargo/Ro Ro |
10.3 |
|
Berth T |
Bulk grains |
10.4 |
|
Tanker |
Petroleum products |
10.2 |