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TNLSK La Skhirra Port
La Skhirra Port is the seaport of La skhirra, in the city of La skhirrain Tunisia. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is TNLSK.

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Port Code

TNLSK

Name

La Skhirra

Country / Region

Tunisia

City

La skhirra

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

34.2994900

Longitude

10.1167700

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Port Overview

La Skhira, UN/LOCODE TNLSK, is a specialized maritime petroleum terminal on Tunisia’s Gulf of Gabes coast. Located in eastern Tunisia at approximately 34.299490° N, 10.116770° E, it serves the movement of crude oil, refined petroleum products and chemical cargo rather than general containerized trade. The port is connected with crude-oil storage infrastructure and loading or discharge pipelines, and is associated with petroleum flows from Tunisia and Algeria, including the Al-Dūlāb oil field in western Tunisia. The port is about 350 km from Tunis. Our service team treats La Skhira as a liquid-bulk and energy logistics gateway, requiring cargo-specific terminal confirmation, pipeline compatibility checks and strict dangerous-goods documentation before booking.

Port code	TNLSK
Country / city	Tunisia / La Skhira
Port profile	Specialized petroleum, refined-products and chemical terminal
Coordinates	34.299490° N, 10.116770° E

Key Highlights

Energy-focused gatewayLa Skhira is primarily relevant to crude oil, petroleum products and chemicals, not standard container cargo.

Liquid-bulk infrastructureStorage tanks and loading or unloading pipelines are central to the port’s operating model.

Gulf of Gabes locationIts coastal position supports Tunisian energy flows and regional petroleum movements.

Terminal-led planningBerth acceptance, product specifications, hose or pipeline arrangements and vessel compatibility must be confirmed case by case.

Limited general-cargo suitabilityOur team does not recommend treating TNLSK as a default solution for containerized or conventional liner cargo without written local confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Liquid-bulk handling: The port infrastructure includes petroleum storage and pipeline-based loading or discharge arrangements. Product acceptance must be verified with the terminal before nomination.
Mooring arrangement: The supplied port description identifies three mooring positions on Dukes of Alba. Exact vessel limits, berth allocation and mooring requirements are subject to terminal and port confirmation.
Crude and refined-product interface: Operations may involve transfer between vessels, storage facilities and inland pipeline networks, depending on the cargo program.
Conventional cargo planning: Container, breakbulk, project and dry-bulk services should not be assumed. Our service team verifies whether any exceptional handling arrangement is available before quoting.
Inland connectivity: Road tanker, pipeline and industrial delivery arrangements depend on the cargo owner, terminal approvals and the final destination; a door plan must be designed individually.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade direction: Petroleum and chemical movements may connect Tunisia with Mediterranean and regional energy markets. The actual routing depends on product, vessel type, charter arrangement and terminal acceptance.
Connection model: Liquid bulk is commonly arranged through a nominated vessel or chartering program rather than a standard container timetable. Our team checks loading windows and discharge compatibility before fixing the plan.
Transit-time control: Weather in the Gulf of Gabes, vessel nomination, terminal congestion, cargo readiness, customs release, inspections and documentation can materially affect the schedule.
Service commitment: We provide a planning range only after confirming cargo details, port rotation, vessel approval and the terminal’s operating window; no fixed transit time or sailing frequency should be presumed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland role	Supports Tunisian petroleum supply chains and inland energy infrastructure, with links to western Tunisian production areas through pipeline and storage systems.
Primary cargo	Crude oil, refined petroleum products and chemical products.
Regional relevance	The supplied port profile identifies petroleum exports involving Tunisia and Algeria; exact origin, destination and ownership must be checked for every shipment.
Inland delivery	Pipeline, road tanker or industrial-consignee delivery may apply. Route permissions, product compatibility and receiving-facility capacity require advance confirmation.

For ordinary manufactured goods, our team first evaluates whether another Tunisian gateway is more suitable. TNLSK should be selected primarily when the cargo, terminal and transfer method are aligned.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Do not rely on generic liner cut-off rules. Obtain the terminal’s cargo nomination deadline, vessel-arrival window, documentation cut-off and inspection requirements in writing.
Dangerous goods: Petroleum and chemical cargo normally requires accurate SDS information, UN number where applicable, proper shipping name, packing group, flash point, emergency contacts and compliant multimodal declarations.
Product and equipment compatibility: Confirm grade, viscosity, temperature, contamination controls, tank or pipeline compatibility, transfer rate, hose specifications and line-clearance responsibilities before loading.
Customs and inspections: Commercial invoice, certificate of origin, cargo quantity or quality certificates, export authorization and customs entries should be aligned before vessel nomination. Sampling, survey and customs inspection may change the release schedule.
Inland movement: Tanker availability, route restrictions, driver qualifications, permits and receiving-site readiness must be checked separately; a port booking does not automatically secure inland delivery capacity.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the product name, grade, SDS, flash point, density, quantity, temperature requirements, origin, destination and intended transfer method before requesting a firm plan.
Arrange independent quantity and quality inspection when commercially required, and ensure the survey report, cargo manifest and customs declaration use consistent measurements and product descriptions.
For pipeline or tank transfers, confirm storage availability, line compatibility, tank cleaning or segregation requirements and the nominated terminal’s operating sequence before the vessel arrives.
Keep a contingency option for vessel substitution, weather delay or terminal-window changes. If the cargo is not liquid bulk, our team can compare other Tunisian or Mediterranean gateways after checking the final delivery point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can TNLSK handle standard FCL container shipments?

La Skhira is described primarily as a petroleum and chemical terminal. Standard container handling should not be assumed. Our team verifies terminal acceptance and, where appropriate, recommends a more suitable container gateway.

What information is needed to quote a petroleum shipment?

Provide the exact product and grade, SDS, UN classification where applicable, quantity, density, flash point, loading and discharge locations, vessel or charter details, storage requirements and required delivery method.

Are three Dukes of Alba equivalent to three conventional berths?

No. The supplied description refers to three mooring positions on Dukes of Alba. They should not be treated as conventional alongside berths without confirmation of vessel size, mooring pattern, transfer equipment and operating limits.

Can our team promise a fixed transit time or sailing schedule?

No. Liquid-bulk schedules depend on nominated vessels, terminal windows, weather, inspections, customs release and cargo readiness. We issue a planning range only after the operational details are confirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record: Port database record supplied for this page, including UN/LOCODE TNLSK, port name, country, city, coordinates, stated petroleum specialization, infrastructure description, approximate distance from Tunis and the reported 2019 hydrocarbon and chemical traffic figure.

Official reference domain: Tunisia’s maritime-port administration reference may be checked through ommp.nat.tn. Port access, berth allocation, operating windows, tariffs, customs procedures and cargo acceptance remain subject to the latest confirmation from the relevant authorities, terminal and carrier.

Verification boundary: Our platform does not treat database counts, general port descriptions or historical traffic figures as current service guarantees. Vessel suitability, dangerous-goods acceptance, equipment availability, schedules and inland arrangements are reconfirmed before booking.