TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PORT OF ANNABA:
The Port of Annaba covers a total area of 130 hectares, including 24,750 m² of covered storage space, and features 3,680 linear meters (Ml) of quay, distributed over 22 commercial berths.
The Port of Annaba consists of 3 basins and a single access point, with an outer harbor of 45 hectares, a large basin of 40 hectares, and a small basin of 9 hectares.
The docking structures consist of several quays described in the following table:
Table: Characteristics of the quay Positions:
| Description of the docks | No. of berths | Basins | Depths (m) | Lengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quay No.01 | 07 to 12 | Large Basin | -11,00 | 890 m |
| Cigogne mole (Stork Mole) | For TugBoats | Small Basin | -6,50 to -7,50 | 304 m |
| Quay No.02 | 03 and 04 | Small Basin | -11,00 | 348 m |
| Quay No.03 | 01 and 02 | Small Basin | -10,50 | 239 m |
| Quay No.04 | 19 to 22 | Small Basin | -09,50 to -10,50 | 585 m |
| Quay No.05 | 13 to 18 | Large Basin | -12,50 to -14,00 | 1314 m |
It should be noted that during the 2014, the Port of Annaba underwent a general dredging operation, which allowed for the restoration of the access channel, basins, and quayside positions to their nominal depths.
The increased draft, with the possibility of accommodating larger vessels, will undoubtedly be a decisive asset for the Port of Annaba and will help enhance its competitiveness in a highly competitive environment.
The Port Company of Annaba operates, in partnership with the Port Company of Skikda and the Intermodal Freight Transport Company (STIM), a platform located about 4 km from the port facilities.
In addition to the advantage of proximity, which significantly facilitates transport, delivery, and evacuation operations of containers between the two hubs by road, the site also offers the advantage of possible rail connections thanks to the existing railway line.
Geographical Location
The Port of Annaba is located at an East longitude of 07° 47’ 03’’ and a North latitude of 36° 54’ 11’’ at the extreme east of the country. It is 600 km west of Algiers, 300 km east of Tunis, and 800 km south of the Hassi Messaoud oil zone. Its hinterland covers an area rich in economic activities, both industrial and commercial, with a population of more than 9.5 million inhabitants, spread across 17 provinces.
Known for being one of the safest in North Africa, the bay of Annaba offers excellent potential in terms of protection and favorable seabeds for secure anchoring, sheltered from all storms coming from the north and northwest. This natural protection of the port allows for its safe operation throughout the year, regardless of the season.