SN Prefix and Three-Letter Structure
Senegalese UN/LOCODEs begin with the country prefix SN and are followed by a three-letter location identifier, such as SNDAK for Dakar or SNZIG for Ziguinchor.
Seaports in Senegal: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Senegal has 6 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, with Dakar serving as the country’s principal maritime gateway for containerized cargo and regional West African trade.
Use verified UN/LOCODE references to compare Senegalese gateways, cargo roles and indicative shipping routes.
Senegal Port Overview
Senegal’s port system is concentrated around Dakar, while Kaolack, Saint-Louis and Ziguinchor support regional, coastal, river-influenced or specialized cargo activity. Database coverage and international throughput rankings are separate measures.
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Senegal ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National port cargo volume, 2025 official consolidated figure; YoY not published in the reviewed release
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Container throughput, 2025 national consolidated figure; YoY not published in the reviewed release
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Commercial berths, 2025 national consolidated figure; YoY not published in the reviewed release
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How many seaports does Senegal have?
Senegal has 6 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its country port database as of November 2026.
What is Senegal’s largest or busiest port?
Dakar is generally Senegal’s largest and busiest maritime gateway. The indexed city-level code is SNDAK, with the Dakar terminal reference also listed as SNDKR.
Which area handles most Senegalese maritime cargo?
The Dakar metropolitan maritime cluster handles the country’s principal container and general-cargo flows, while Kaolack and Ziguinchor serve more regional roles.
Top Ports in Senegal by Indexed Activity
The table lists the six Senegalese port and terminal records available in the Ecer Freight sample. A consolidated 2025 TEU league-table result is not stated for these individual records in the reviewed public sources, so rank, throughput and YoY fields remain unreported rather than estimated.
Indexed port and terminal records, with 2025 public throughput availability
Senegal Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Senegal’s indexed gateways can be grouped into the Dakar metropolitan cluster, central Senegal and the northern and southern regional gateways.
Dakar Metropolitan Cluster
Dakar is the main national gateway for containers, general cargo, industrial imports and exports.
Dakar-area indexed records
Central Senegal
The Kaolack area supports regional supply chains and cargo connected with central Senegal.
Central Senegal indexed records
Northern and Southern Regional Gateways
St Louis and Ziguinchor provide regional access and support local coastal or river-linked cargo movements.
Northern and southern Senegal indexed records
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis | SNXLS | St Louis / — | Regional coastal and local cargo |
| Ziguinchor | SNZIG | Ziguinchor / — | Casamance regional and river-linked cargo |
Senegal Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A city-level record and a terminal or facility-level record can both appear in logistics systems. The Dakar entries SNDAK and SNDKR should therefore be checked against the booking party, terminal and transport document.
How to Verify a Code
Compare the code with the UNECE UN/LOCODE reference and confirm the operational record in the Ecer Freight port directory before quoting or filing shipping documents.
Shipping from Senegal: Main Trade Lanes
Dakar normally anchors Senegal’s ocean freight network. Transit times are indicative only and depend on carrier rotation, transshipment, equipment availability, customs clearance and port conditions.
Senegal to Northern Europe
Containerized exports and imports can move from Dakar through direct or transshipment services to major Northern European gateways.
Senegal to Mediterranean Europe
Mediterranean services connect Senegalese cargo with Southern European distribution hubs and onward inland markets.
Senegal to West Africa
Regional services support coastal distribution, project cargo and containerized trade between Senegal and neighboring West African markets.
Senegal to Asia
Asia-bound cargo generally uses transshipment hubs, with schedules and equipment subject to carrier network changes.
Data Sources and Methodology
This page separates first-party indexed coverage from official national statistics and international port rankings. Time-sensitive figures should be confirmed before commercial use.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party source for 6 Senegal port and terminal records indexed in the November 2026 snapshot.
- UNECE — reference framework for UN/LOCODE country and location identifiers.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — maritime location and port-reference cross-checks where available.
- World Bank — international logistics and maritime trade context; not a substitute for terminal-level 2025 throughput reporting.
- Senegal transport and port authorities — national cargo, berth and operational statistics are used where a current public consolidated release is available.
Senegal Seaport FAQ
How many seaports does Senegal have?
Senegal has 6 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight as of November 2026.
What is the main port in Senegal?
Dakar is generally the main and busiest maritime gateway in Senegal. The indexed Dakar codes are SNDAK and SNDKR.
What does the SN prefix mean in Senegal port codes?
SN is the ISO country prefix used at the start of Senegalese UN/LOCODEs, followed by a three-letter location identifier.
Which Senegal port regions are covered?
The indexed records cover the Dakar metropolitan area, central Senegal, St Louis in the north and Ziguinchor in Casamance.
Are the 2025 throughput figures terminal-level rankings?
No. The Ecer Freight count measures indexed coverage, while throughput rankings require comparable terminal-level statistics. A consolidated 2025 public figure was not available for every indexed record reviewed.
How current is the Senegal port data?
The first-party database snapshot is November 2026, with the most recent complete statistical year treated as 2025. Carrier schedules and operating conditions remain subject to confirmation.
How can a shipper request a Senegal sea-freight quote?
Shippers can compare FCL or LCL options through the relevant freight-rate pages and provide the origin, destination, cargo details, equipment type and required shipping date.
Editorial note: This Senegal port guide combines Ecer Freight’s first-party port index with public UN/LOCODE, maritime and national-statistics references. The page is reviewed quarterly, while carrier schedules, port operations and official throughput figures may change between updates.
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