Port of Gabes

As leading Tunisian shipping law firm, we operate on all the Tunisian commercial ports among which the port of Gabes. So, if you are looking for leading Tunisian shipping solicitor in port of Gabes for a ship arrest, bunker claim, general average, demurrage claim, cargo claim, maritime lien or any other maritime debt do not hesitate to contact us.

The commercial port of Gabes, the activity of which is characterized by an industrial purpose, is essentially intended for the transit of chemical products on behalf of the neighboring factories set up in the industrial estate of Gabes. This bulk traffic comprises above all sulphur and ammonia for import and phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizer for export.

Gabes is one of the biggest industrial cities in Tunisia. Most industries are chemical oriented, this is why the city offers one of the best chemistry degrees in Africa from the University of Gabès. The main industries are: Cement, Chemical products, Brick Factories and Oil refinery.

The fast-growing numbers of factories has resulted in fairly serious pollution of the area and of the Gulf of Gabes. In recent years the government is working on new programs and laws to decrease the amount of pollution. Also spelt Cabès, Cabes, Kabes, Gabbs and Gaps, is the capital city of the Gabes Governorate, a province of Tunisia. It lies on the coast of the Gulf of Gabes. With a population of 152,921(census 2014) it is the 6th largest Tunisian city.

As leading Tunisian shipping law firm, we operate on all the Tunisian commercial ports among which the port of Gabes.

Geographical situation
City Latitude Longitude Distance from capital		Gabes 33°53’ 10°06’ 406 Km

Technical characteristics
Platforms Total length Draught Port office	10 piers 1.700 m from 10,50 m to 12,50 m (+216) 75 27 07 22

Equipments
Tug boat of 3400 HP Tug boat of 1600 HP	1 1

ACCESS CHANNEL

Length 1,74 miles = 3,22 Km
Depth 13.5 metres = 44’33”

If you are looking for leading Tunisian shipping solicitor in port of Gabes for a ship arrest, bunker claim, general average, demurrage claim, cargo claim, maritime lien or any other maritime debt do not hesitate to contact us.

We can help you with:

Shipping law
Shipping Contracts
Commercial shipping
Cargo claims
Ship arrest
Marine debt collection
Marine litigation