Nouadhibou
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. thorl5 / Pexels.
About Nouadhibou
Nouadhibou sits on the peninsula in the north and is built around the iron ore export trade and a substantial fishing industry, with containers secondary to both. It has a free zone and deeper water than Nouakchott. For most general cargo the capital is the more practical gateway.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Nouadhibou — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 10–15 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Mauritania lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Nouadhibou, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Nouadhibou
- Country
- Mauritania
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- MRNDB
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 10–15 days
What to know about Nouadhibou
- Built around iron ore exports and fishing
- Deeper water than Nouakchott
- Free zone attached to the port
- Container traffic secondary to bulk and fish
Same country
Other ports in Mauritania
We also ship to one other port in Mauritania.
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