Seaports in Mayotte: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)

Mayotte has 4 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting regional island supply chains and maritime links across the western Indian Ocean.

Explore Mayotte port codes, cargo gateways and indicative shipping routes for 2026 planning.

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Mayotte Port Overview

Mayotte is an overseas French department in the Comoros archipelago. Its maritime network is centered on Longoni, with additional local and inter-island facilities serving passenger, general cargo and supply-chain needs. Indexed coverage and national statistics are separate measures.

4 Mayotte ports & terminals indexed in our database Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026

— Official freight volume in tonnes, 2025; YoY not publicly reported Official public figure unavailable · 2025

— Container throughput in TEU, 2025; YoY not publicly reported Official public figure unavailable · 2025

— Commercial berth count, 2025; YoY not publicly reported Official public figure unavailable · 2025

How many seaports does Mayotte have?

Mayotte has 4 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its November 2026 database snapshot.

Which is the largest or busiest port in Mayotte?

Longoni is generally Mayotte's principal commercial cargo gateway and is identified by UN/LOCODE YTLON.

Which area handles the main freight activity?

Northern Mayotte, particularly Longoni and the Mamoudzou supply corridor, is the main freight area; the principal indexed port code is YTLON.

Top Ports in Mayotte by Maritime Role

This table ranks the four indexed Mayotte facilities by practical commercial prominence rather than by a comparable global TEU league-table position. No reliable public 2025 TEU series or verified year-on-year change is available for these local facilities.

Indexed Mayotte port facilities, ordered by business activity in the Ecer Freight sample

World rank	Port	UN-LOCODE	2025 throughput (M TEU)	YoY change	Region
—	Longoni	YTLON	—	—	North Mayotte
—	Dzaoudzi	YTDZA	—	—	Petite-Terre
—	Kani-keli	YTKNK	—	—	South Mayotte
—	Mamoudzou	YTMAM	—	—	Grande-Terre east coast

Mayotte Port Regions and Cargo Functions

Northern Mayotte

Northern Mayotte contains the island's principal commercial maritime gateway and supports inbound supplies, general cargo and regional distribution.

Northern Mayotte port coverage

Port	UN-LOCODE	City / Province	Main cargo role
Longoni	YTLON	Longoni / —	Principal commercial cargo and container gateway

Petite-Terre and Mamoudzou Corridor

The eastern island group links Dzaoudzi and Mamoudzou with passenger, local distribution and urban supply-chain activity.

Eastern Mayotte port coverage

Port	UN-LOCODE	City / Province	Main cargo role
Dzaoudzi	YTDZA	Dzaoudzi / —	Inter-island, passenger and local general cargo services
Mamoudzou	YTMAM	Mayotte / —	Urban supply, coastal distribution and service traffic

Southern Mayotte

Southern facilities provide local maritime access and support coastal communities, with activity generally smaller than the main northern cargo gateway.

Southern Mayotte port coverage

Port	UN-LOCODE	City / Province	Main cargo role
Kani-keli	YTKNK	Kani-keli / —	Local coastal and community supply traffic

Mayotte UN/LOCODE Port Codes

Mayotte uses the YT country prefix in the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations system.

YT Prefix and Three-Letter Location Code

A Mayotte UN/LOCODE begins with YT and is followed by a three-letter location identifier, such as YTLON for Longoni or YTDZA for Dzaoudzi.

City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes

A city or locality code can represent a broader maritime location, while a terminal record may identify a specific facility. The applicable code should be confirmed against the booking and transport documents.

How to Verify a Port Code

Compare the location name and YT prefix with the UNECE reference and then check the current Ecer Freight port directory.

Shipping from Mayotte: Main Trade Lanes

Mayotte shipping schedules are subject to transshipment, vessel availability, port rotation and seasonal operating conditions. Transit times below are indicative and require confirmation for each booking.

Mayotte to East Africa

Regional services connect Longoni with East African hubs for general cargo, consumer goods and project shipments.

Main origin portsLongoni (YTLON)

Main destination portsMombasa and Dar es Salaam

Indicative transit timeTypically 7–18 days, subject to transshipment

Mayotte to Southern Africa

Southern African connections support wider Indian Ocean distribution and containerized cargo flows.

Main origin portsLongoni (YTLON) and Mamoudzou (YTMAM)

Main destination portsDurban and Port Elizabeth

Indicative transit timeTypically 14–28 days, subject to port rotation

Mayotte to Mauritius and Réunion

Indian Ocean island routes serve regional replenishment, retail cargo and inter-island distribution.

Main origin portsLongoni (YTLON) and Dzaoudzi (YTDZA)

Main destination portsPort Louis and Port Réunion

Indicative transit timeTypically 4–12 days, subject to service frequency

Mayotte to Europe

Europe-bound cargo generally moves through one or more regional hubs before reaching French and wider European destinations.

Main origin portsLongoni (YTLON)

Main destination portsMarseille-Fos and other European hubs

Indicative transit timeTypically 30–55 days, subject to transshipment

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Mayotte Port Data Methodology

The page separates Ecer Freight's indexed port coverage from official traffic statistics. Where no reliable public 2025 figure is available for a local facility, the relevant metric is shown as unavailable rather than estimated.

Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party directory snapshot dated Nov 2026, with 4 Mayotte ports and terminals indexed.
UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code verification reference.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — maritime location and navigational reference material.
INSEE — French and overseas statistical reference; used for contextual demographic and economic checks where applicable.
Mayotte Prefecture — official local administrative and maritime context.

Mayotte Port FAQ

How many seaports does Mayotte have?

Mayotte has 4 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the November 2026 database snapshot.

What is the main commercial port in Mayotte?

Longoni is generally the main commercial cargo gateway in Mayotte and uses the UN/LOCODE YTLON.

What are the Mayotte port codes?

The indexed codes are YTLON for Longoni, YTDZA for Dzaoudzi, YTKNK for Kani-keli and YTMAM for Mamoudzou.

Which Mayotte region handles the most freight?

Northern Mayotte is the principal freight area because Longoni serves as the main commercial cargo gateway, while the Mamoudzou corridor supports urban distribution.

How current is the Mayotte port data?

The Ecer Freight indexed-port snapshot is dated Nov 2026. Public traffic statistics are shown for 2025 where reliable and comparable data is available; schedules and operational details remain subject to confirmation.

How can a shipper request a Mayotte freight quote?

Shippers can compare indicative FCL or LCL options through the relevant Ecer Freight rate pages, providing cargo details, origin, destination, equipment and requested sailing date.

Editorial note: Port names and codes are based on the Ecer Freight database snapshot from Nov 2026. Regional descriptions and maritime context are reviewed against public institutional references, while schedules, port operations and freight rates are updated as carrier and market information changes.

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