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MGTMT Tamatave Port
Tamatave Port is the seaport of Tamatave, in the city of Tamatavein Madagascar. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is MGTMT.

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Port Code

MGTMT

Name

Tamatave

Country / Region

Madagascar

City

Tamatave

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-18.1520550

Longitude

49.4175000

Est. Unit Price

$293/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Tamatave, also known as Toamasina, is Madagascar’s principal commercial seaport on the island’s east coast and is identified by UN/LOCODE MGTMT. The port serves as the country’s main maritime gateway for containerised and general cargo moving through the Indian Ocean. The supplied port record places it at approximately 18.152055° S, 49.417500° E. The Tamatave Autonomous Port is responsible for port governance and regulation, while container-terminal operations are contracted to Madagascar International Container Terminal Services (MICTS), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. Our platform treats MGTMT as a seaport requiring close coordination among the terminal, carrier, customs, consignees and inland delivery providers.

UN/LOCODEMGTMT

CountryMadagascar (MG)

Port cityTamatave / Toamasina

Coordinates18.152055° S, 49.417500° E

Primary national gatewayOur team uses MGTMT as the principal maritime entry and exit point for Madagascar-bound container cargo.

Indian Ocean routingMost shipments require carrier-network planning through regional Indian Ocean or hub ports; routing must be confirmed against the actual booking.

Terminal coordinationContainer handling is associated with MICTS, while port governance is provided by the Tamatave Autonomous Port.

Inland delivery sensitivityRoad planning, consignee readiness and local equipment availability can materially affect the final delivery schedule.

Weather exposureThe east-coast location means seasonal weather and cyclone-related disruption should be included in contingency planning.

Facilities & Services

Container handling	Containerised cargo is handled through the MICTS-operated terminal environment. Equipment availability, terminal receiving windows and handling conditions should be reconfirmed before each shipment.
General and project cargo	The port’s national gateway role supports general cargo and other conventional maritime consignments. Breakbulk, oversized or non-standard cargo requires advance review of berth, lifting and road-delivery arrangements.
Yard and storage	Container yard, storage, demurrage and reefer arrangements are subject to terminal tariffs, operating rules and available capacity. Our service team verifies the applicable conditions with the carrier or terminal.
Customs and inspection	Import and export cargo may be subject to documentary review, physical inspection or scanning under Madagascar’s customs procedures. Consignee authorisations and complete commercial documents help reduce avoidable holds.
Inland distribution	Local delivery is primarily planned by road. Vehicle suitability, urban access, cargo security, delivery appointment requirements and the consignee’s unloading capability should be checked before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Common routing logic: Cargo to or from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and other African markets may be arranged through a carrier’s Indian Ocean network and regional transshipment hubs. A direct sailing or specific carrier should never be assumed without a current booking confirmation.
Transit-time planning: The total schedule depends on origin, transshipment port, vessel connection, equipment release, port operations, customs clearance and inland delivery. Our team provides a shipment-specific estimate rather than a fixed port-wide promise.
Connection risk: Missed transshipment connections, blank sailings, port congestion, equipment imbalance and adverse weather can extend the schedule. We recommend allowing contingency time for factory delivery and downstream distribution.
Service selection: For urgent or high-value cargo, our team compares available routing options by total transit, connection count, equipment type, free-time terms and destination delivery feasibility—not by ocean leg alone.

Primary hinterlandToamasina and the eastern coastal corridor are the immediate service area. MGTMT also functions as a national gateway for cargo moving onward to other parts of Madagascar.

Consumer and industrial supplyImported machinery, industrial inputs, construction materials, packaged goods and general consumer cargo commonly require port-to-inland coordination.

Agricultural and natural-product exportsMadagascar-origin export programmes may include agricultural, food, plantation and other locally produced commodities, subject to product-specific permits and inspection requirements.

Container suitabilityDry containers are generally planned for manufactured goods and inputs; reefer, open-top, flat-rack or other specialised equipment requires carrier acceptance and operational confirmation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, VGM submission, shipping instructions, documentation cut-off and terminal receiving cut-off are separate milestones. Our team obtains the shipment-specific deadlines from the carrier and terminal; published general assumptions should not be used.
Dangerous goods: DG cargo requires accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details, emergency contact and applicable declaration. Acceptance must be secured before cargo is delivered to the terminal.
Customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, certificates, import authorisations and product-specific permits should be aligned with the consignee’s customs broker before vessel arrival.
Inspection and delivery: Customs holds, terminal examinations, port storage, container detention and inland access restrictions can create additional cost or delay. Our team coordinates release status, truck planning and consignee readiness before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Request a routing quotation with the full origin-to-destination scope, including transshipment, destination charges, customs handling, free time and final delivery conditions.
Submit cargo dimensions, gross weight, packing method, HS classification and any temperature or hazardous-material requirements before equipment is allocated.
For exports from Madagascar, confirm product permits, certificates of origin, phytosanitary or sanitary documents and any inspection requirements before cargo reaches the terminal.
Build additional schedule protection during cyclone-prone periods and for inland deliveries beyond Toamasina; our team can review alternative routing or split-shipment options where commercially appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MGTMT the same port as Toamasina?

Yes. MGTMT identifies the port commonly known as Tamatave in English and Toamasina in local usage. Our team uses the UN/LOCODE MGTMT on booking and shipping documentation unless the carrier instructs otherwise.

Can you confirm a direct service from my origin?

Not from the port code alone. Service patterns and transshipment arrangements change by carrier, season and equipment availability. We verify the current booking option before quoting a routing.

What causes the most common delivery delays?

Typical causes include missed documentation cut-offs, customs queries, inspection holds, transshipment disruption, equipment shortages, terminal storage exposure and late consignee or truck readiness.

Can dangerous goods be shipped through MGTMT?

DG acceptance is possible only subject to carrier, terminal and regulatory approval. Our team requires the complete DG declaration and cargo details before confirming space or delivery instructions.

What information is needed for an accurate quotation?

Provide origin, destination, Incoterm, cargo description, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, container type, ready date, DG or reefer status and final delivery address. This enables our team to assess both ocean routing and inland execution.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates and port description in this module are based on the supplied MGTMT port record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to the current carrier, terminal, customs and inland-service confirmation.

Port operator reference: International Container Terminal Services, Inc. — ictsi.com
UN/LOCODE reference framework: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe — unece.org

No unverified berth dimensions, port capacity, vessel frequency, tariff, free-time allowance or guaranteed transit time is stated. Current cut-offs, routing, charges and regulatory requirements should be reconfirmed for each shipment.