South Africa · ZA ELSPort of East London: RoRo and Vehicle Terminals
Transnet Port Terminals runs the East London Car Terminal, part of the East London Terminal at South Africa's only river port. The NOSCAR-rated Ro-Ro facility includes a multi-level car terminal and has two dedicated berths serving vehicle manufacturers.
RoRo and vehicle terminals
East London Car Terminal
Operated by Transnet Port Terminals
Transnet Port Terminals: Automotive Services
Port facts
- UN/LOCODE
- ZA ELS
- Coordinates
- 33.0333° S, 27.9167° E
- Harbour size
- Small
- Harbour type
- River (Natural)
- Channel depth
- 11 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 9.4 m
Nearest RoRo ports
- Port Elizabeth127 nm
- Durban249 nm
- Maputo488 nm
- Dar es Salaam1,697 nm
- Tin Can Island2,753 nm
Straight-line distance, not a sailing route.
Sources
- Transnet Port Terminals: Automotive Services (checked 2026-09-25)
- Transnet Port Terminals: Eastern Cape Terminals (East London and Port Elizabeth) (checked 2026-09-25)
- World Port Index (NGA Pub. 150), public domain (checked 2026-09-25)