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TNBIZ Bizerta Port
Bizerta Port is the seaport of Bizerte, in the city of Bizertein Tunisia. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is TNBIZ.

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Port Code

TNBIZ

Name

Bizerta

Country / Region

Tunisia

City

Bizerte

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

37.2612248

Longitude

9.8599186

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Bizerte Port (UN/LOCODE: TNBIZ) is a multipurpose seaport in northern Tunisia, serving Bizerte and the wider northern Tunisian market. It is approximately 70 km northwest of Tunis and close to Cap Blanc. The port’s operating profile is centered on breakbulk, liquid bulk and dry bulk cargo rather than a purely container-focused gateway. The supplied port record identifies 74 hectares of land area, 161 hectares of water surface, paved open storage and warehouse capacity, with regular cargo including cement, oil, timber, steel, cereals and clinker. Our service team treats TNBIZ as a project- and commodity-sensitive port: vessel acceptance, cargo handling arrangements, feeder connections, documentation cut-offs and inland delivery conditions must be confirmed for each shipment before booking.

Port CodeTNBIZ

LocationBizerte, Tunisia

Coordinates37.2612248, 9.8599186

Key Highlights

Multipurpose handling profile: suited to breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk and selected containerized movements subject to operational confirmation.
Northern Tunisia location: provides practical access to Bizerte’s industrial area and onward road connections toward Tunis and other northern markets.
Commodity-led traffic: cement, clinker, cereals, oil, timber and steel are more representative of the port profile than high-frequency container flows.
Marine limits require checking: the supplied record reports vessels up to 250 m length, 10.4 m maximum draught and 122,039 t maximum deadweight; acceptance remains vessel- and berth-specific.
Planning priority: our team recommends confirming berth window, cargo equipment, customs status and inland vehicle availability before issuing a firm delivery commitment.

Facilities & Services

Marine access	The harbor is protected by two jetties and a detached breakwater, with two entrance passages described in the supplied port record. Pilotage, navigation and berth allocation should be reconfirmed for the nominated vessel.
Bulk and breakbulk	Port activity supports dry bulk, liquid bulk and breakbulk cargo. Cargo-specific discharge equipment, shore labor and storage arrangements must be checked before finalizing the operating plan.
Open storage	The supplied record states approximately 22,000 m² of paved open-air storage area, useful for suitable steel, timber, project cargo and other compatible commodities subject to availability.
Warehousing	Five warehouses with a combined area of more than 2,000 m² are identified in the supplied data. Actual allocation, cargo compatibility and bonded status require confirmation.
Container service	Our platform records limited FCL service options for TNBIZ. We do not assume dedicated container equipment, empty availability or direct vessel service; these points are verified against the booking route.
Inland interface	Road delivery is the principal practical connection for local and northern Tunisian cargo. Heavy, oversize or tank movements require route, axle-load, permit and equipment checks.

Routes & Transit Times

For containerized imports and exports, routing may involve a regional transshipment hub or a service calling at TNBIZ, depending on carrier network, equipment balance and cargo type. Our team confirms the actual routing before quotation.
Typical trade planning is connected with Mediterranean, European and North African markets, but direct calls, sailing frequency and carrier acceptance must not be presumed from the port code alone.
Bulk and breakbulk cargo may follow a vessel-specific or charter-based schedule rather than a fixed liner timetable. Laycan, berth congestion, cargo readiness and discharge equipment can materially affect the end-to-end schedule.
Transit estimates are issued only after checking origin, routing, transshipment exposure, customs status, port working arrangements and inland destination. Weather, draft restrictions and operational queues may extend the planned schedule.

Planning rule: use a conditional transit window until the carrier, vessel nomination, port rotation and inland delivery appointment are confirmed in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Bizerte and northern Tunisia: the port is positioned to support local industrial, manufacturing, construction and agricultural supply chains, with road distribution toward Tunis subject to traffic and delivery restrictions.
Construction materials: cement and clinker are established cargo categories in the supplied port profile; moisture protection, dust control and discharge sequencing should be built into the handling plan.
Metals and forest products: steel and timber may require paved storage, lifting plans, dunnage and weather protection. Weight distribution and package dimensions must be supplied before equipment nomination.
Agricultural and liquid commodities: cereals and oil require product-specific storage, hygiene, tank, survey and regulatory checks. The applicable facility and customs arrangement should be confirmed per shipment.
Project and heavy cargo: cargo exceeding standard road dimensions should be reviewed for lifting capacity, escort, permits, bridge restrictions and final-site access before the vessel is booked.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: terminal receiving, documentation cut-off, VGM submission, customs release and port gate appointments are shipment-specific. Our service team obtains the operative deadlines from the carrier, terminal or local agent rather than applying generic times.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing certificate where applicable. Oil, chemicals, fuel-related products and contaminated equipment require pre-approval before acceptance.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, certificate of origin and any product permits must be consistent. Physical inspection, documentary review or sampling can change release timing and storage exposure.
Inland delivery: verify truck type, payload, axle distribution, chassis or lifting requirements, road permits and delivery-site access. Oversize, bulk and liquid cargo should not be dispatched until the route and receiving facility are approved.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the cargo description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, moisture sensitivity and final inland address before requesting a firm TNBIZ quotation.
For steel, timber and project cargo, provide lifting points, center of gravity, package drawings and lashing requirements early so the vessel and handling plan can be screened correctly.
For bulk or liquid cargo, confirm product specifications, tank or silo requirements, survey needs, contamination controls and discharge rate before fixing the laycan.
Where a container service is constrained, ask our team to compare a TNBIZ routing with a nearby Tunisian gateway or an alternative Mediterranean transshipment plan, including the additional inland leg and customs implications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TNBIZ primarily a container port?

No. The supplied port profile describes a multipurpose port with substantial breakbulk, liquid bulk and dry bulk activity. Containerized cargo may be arranged on a service-specific basis, but our team confirms equipment, carrier acceptance and routing before booking.

Can a 250 m vessel or a vessel drawing 10.4 m berth at Bizerte?

Those are maximum figures reported in the supplied port record, not a universal operating guarantee. Actual acceptance depends on vessel dimensions, arrival draft, berth allocation, tide, navigation conditions and port approval. Our team requests vessel-specific confirmation.

What cargo should be declared before requesting a rate?

Provide the exact commodity, HS code, package count, weight, dimensions, cargo value, dangerous-goods status and inland destination. For bulk, liquid, steel, timber or project cargo, handling and storage requirements are also necessary to build a reliable quotation.

How should importers manage customs inspection risk?

Keep the invoice, packing list, transport document, origin documents and permits fully consistent, and allow contingency for documentary review or physical inspection. Our service team coordinates the document check and delivery appointment, while final release remains subject to Tunisian customs procedures.

Will the quoted transit time be guaranteed?

No. A transit window depends on the confirmed vessel or feeder rotation, transshipment, berth conditions, customs release and inland delivery. We provide a shipment-specific estimate and update it when the carrier, port agent or customs status changes.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port record	UN/LOCODE TNBIZ, port name, country, city, coordinates, land and water area, storage figures, cargo profile and reported vessel parameters are taken from the supplied TNBIZ port data. These figures describe the reference record and should be revalidated for the specific voyage.
Official port reference	Port and marine operational information should be checked with Tunisia’s Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports: ommp.nat.tn
Customs and clearance	Customs documentation, declarations, inspection and release requirements should be verified with Tunisia’s customs administration: douane.gov.tn

Dynamic items such as vessel acceptance, berth windows, terminal cut-offs, cargo permits, equipment availability, routing, charges and transit times are not treated as fixed port parameters. Our service team verifies them with the relevant carrier, port agent, terminal and customs parties before execution.