TK Prefix and Three-Letter Location Code
Tokelau uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 prefix TK. A UN/LOCODE combines TK with a three-letter location identifier, such as TKAFU for Atafu or TKFKO for Fakaofo.
Seaports in Tokelau: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Tokelau has 4 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, serving a small and geographically dispersed Pacific maritime network.
Tokelau's maritime access is centered on its three atolls, where sea transport supports essential supplies, passenger movement and community logistics. Port calls, cargo handling arrangements and sailing schedules are generally subject to weather, vessel availability and operator confirmation.
Tokelau Port Overview
Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory in the South Pacific with three principal atolls. Publicly comparable container-port statistics are limited, so indexed coverage and operational planning should be kept separate from global TEU league-table rankings.
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Tokelau ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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Official cargo tonnage, 2025; YoY change not published
Tokelau official public sources · 2025
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Container throughput in TEU, 2025; YoY change not published
Tokelau official public sources · 2025
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Commercial berth count, 2025; YoY change not published
Tokelau official public sources · 2025
How many seaports does Tokelau have?
Tokelau has 4 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its current database snapshot, dated Nov 2026.
Which port is the largest or busiest in Tokelau?
Atafu is the first and most active entry in the Ecer Freight Tokelau sample, identified by UN/LOCODE TKAFU; a public national ranking by cargo volume is not available.
What are Tokelau's main cargo regions?
Tokelau's principal maritime service areas are the Atafu, Fakaofo and Nukunonu atolls, represented in the indexed sample by TKAFU, TKFKO and TKNKU.
Top Ports in Tokelau
The table below lists the four Tokelau entries in the Ecer Freight database in indexed activity order. Tokelau does not publish a comparable 2025 TEU league table for these locations, so rank, throughput and year-on-year fields are shown consistently as unavailable rather than estimated.
Tokelau port sample, 2025 throughput comparison
Tokelau Port Regions and Atolls
Tokelau's maritime geography is best understood through its three atolls. The additional national reference entry is retained because it is present in the first-party port database sample.
Atafu Atoll
Atafu is the northernmost of Tokelau's three atolls and the first port entry in the indexed activity sequence.
Ports serving Atafu Atoll
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atafu | TKAFU | Atafu | Atoll supply and community logistics |
Fakaofo Atoll
Fakaofo is a central Tokelau service area where maritime transport supports essential goods and local movement.
Ports serving Fakaofo Atoll
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakaofo | TKFKO | Fakaofo | Atoll supply and inter-atoll logistics |
Nukunonu Atoll
Nukunonu is the southernmost atoll in the indexed Tokelau sample and relies on maritime access for regular supply movements.
Ports serving Nukunonu Atoll
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nukunonu | TKNKU | Nukunonu | Atoll supply and community logistics |
National Reference Entry
The national Tokelau entry is maintained as a reference record and should not be interpreted as a separate container terminal or an additional atoll.
National reference record
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokelau | TKTOK | Tokelau | National reference and routing record |
Tokelau Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
UN/LOCODEs provide a standardized location reference for shipping documents, booking instructions and transport data exchange.
City-Level and Terminal-Level References
A location code can identify a town, atoll service point or broader routing reference. It does not necessarily confirm a dedicated container terminal, fixed berth, handling equipment or a published sailing schedule.
How to Verify a Tokelau Code
Cross-check the code against the UNECE UN/LOCODE framework and the Ecer Freight Port Codes directory. Carrier, agent and consignee instructions should be confirmed before booking.
Shipping from Tokelau: Main Trade Lanes
Tokelau cargo planning is generally feeder- and supply-vessel oriented, with routing dependent on vessel schedules, transshipment arrangements, weather and local landing conditions. Indicative timings require confirmation for each shipment.
Tokelau to New Zealand
A common planning corridor for government, community and commercial supplies, normally involving scheduled or project-based Pacific services and possible transshipment.
Tokelau to Samoa
Samoa can serve as a regional logistics connection for supplies, consolidation and onward movement across the South Pacific.
Tokelau to Fiji
Fiji may function as a wider Pacific transshipment or procurement connection when direct service patterns are unavailable.
Tokelau Inter-Atoll Supply Movements
Domestic and inter-atoll movements connect essential goods and community cargo across Tokelau's dispersed maritime settlements.
Data Sources and Methodology
The page separates Ecer Freight's indexed port coverage from official national statistics and internationally comparable port throughput data. Where a reliable public 2025 figure was not available, the relevant metric is shown as unavailable rather than estimated.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database snapshot reviewed in Nov 2026, containing 4 Tokelau port and terminal records.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code reference framework.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — maritime location and navigational reference context.
- UN Trade and Development — international maritime transport and trade-data context; no comparable public 2025 Tokelau TEU series was used here.
Tokelau Port FAQ
How many seaports does Tokelau have?
Tokelau has 4 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot.
What is the largest or busiest port in Tokelau?
Atafu, UN/LOCODE TKAFU, is the first entry in the Ecer Freight Tokelau sample by indexed activity. No official public cargo ranking is available for confirmation.
What are the main Tokelau port codes?
The indexed codes are TKAFU for Atafu, TKFKO for Fakaofo, TKNKU for Nukunonu and TKTOK for the Tokelau national reference entry.
Which regions do Tokelau ports serve?
The principal service areas are the Atafu, Fakaofo and Nukunonu atolls. Maritime access between these locations is subject to local vessel schedules and sea conditions.
How current is the Tokelau port data?
The Ecer Freight indexed-port count was reviewed in Nov 2026. Trade schedules, operating conditions and public statistics can change and should be confirmed for the shipment date.
Does Tokelau publish container throughput in TEU?
A comparable official 2025 TEU figure was not identified for the indexed Tokelau locations. The absence of a published TEU value does not mean that no cargo movement occurs.
How can freight rates for Tokelau be requested?
Shippers can request an FCL or LCL quotation through the relevant Ecer Freight rate service. Origin, destination, cargo details, equipment, sailing date and local handling requirements should be provided for confirmation.
Editorial note: Tokelau port records are based on the Ecer Freight Ports Database and are reviewed as part of the site's regular data-maintenance cycle. Official cargo, TEU and berth metrics are included only where a reliable public source and clearly defined reporting year are available; schedules and port operations remain subject to carrier and local-agent confirmation.
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