Congo (Dem. Rep.) 
Matadi port map
Matadi port facilities
Boma port map
Boma port facilities
Muanda port map
> Matadi port map
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Map reference number and Description
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Length (m)
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Draught (m)
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1
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Matadi (Berths 1 to 4) closed |
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up river / down river
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2
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Containers (Berth 5)
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156
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6.10 / 6.25
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2
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Containers (Berth 6)
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176
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6.10 / 6.25
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2
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Containers (Berth 7)
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188
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6.10 / 6.25
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|
3
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General Cargo (Berth 8) |
149
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6.10 / 6.25
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4
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General cargo / cargo bulk (Berth 9) |
167
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6.10 / 6.25
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5
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General cargo / cargo bulk (Berth 10) |
143
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6.10 / 6.25
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Ango Ango Inflammable good and explosive - General cargo (Berth 11) |
110
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6.10 / 6.25
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Barge berth |
400
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6.10 / 6.25
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SEP Congo Potoon |
183
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6.10 / 6.25
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NOTE 1: ANGO-ANGO : Not used anymore. Explosive cargo currently discharged at Matadi Port provided pre-advice to Harbour master.
NOTE 2 : Matadi berths 1, 2, 3, 4 are currently closed due to dilapidation of berths structures.
NOTE 3 : Matadi 5,6,7 theorically allocated to PC vessels but due to current lasting congestion, these berths are indiscriminatelly allocated to all vessels calling Matadi.
NOTE 4 : Berth 9 : for general cargo and grain with priority to vessels with wheatflour.
Current drafts are 21'00 high tide/fresh water up and down the river / All berths are available for containers if necessary / ISPS : Level 1 / Weather : Heavy thunderstorms and torrential rains fall during rainy season : Mid-October to Mid-May / State owned stevedoring.
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> Matadi port facilities
>> Storage capacities
| 10 warehouses for conventional cargoes |
8 to 10,000 T per warehouses
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| Container terminal |
60,000 sqm / 4,500 teus
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| General cargo storage yard for export cargo |
40,000 sqm
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Plugs for reefer container
No reefer storage room exist. Limited area for stocking reefer container. |
15
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>> Stevedoring equipment
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Quantity
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Capacity
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| Forklifts |
2
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15 T
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| Forklift |
1
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7 T
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| Forklift |
23
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4 T
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| Kalmars for containers |
2
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| Tractors |
2
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| Trailers |
2
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| Shore cranes |
21
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| Gantry (TCS Terminal) |
1
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20' TCS
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| Heavy lift fixed crane derrick (berth 4) |
1
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35 T
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| Port cranes |
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up to 3 T
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Private companies have made up for obsolescence of official stevedoring company equipment in putting in place their own equipments.
>> Other facilities
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Yes/No
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| Bunkering |
yes
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| Water |
yes
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| Slops |
no
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| Shipchandler |
yes
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| Shipyard |
no
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> Boma port map
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Map reference number and Description
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Length (m)
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Draught (m)
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Piers 1 - General Cargo |
175
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7.7
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Piers 2 - General Cargo
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155
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7
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Piers 3 - General Cargo
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155
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7
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Boma port is located on portside of Congo river. The river can be entered directly from the sea in deep water. Transit time from Banana to Boma is approximately four hours depending on river current and ship's speed. Boma port is located on portside of Congo river. / Drafts : Up the river is 21'00 high tide fresh water and down the river is 22'04 high tide fresh water. / Draught is calculated on high tide / ISPS : Level 1 / Weather : Heavy thunderstorms and torrential rains fall during rainy season : Mid-October to Mid-May / State owned stevedoring.
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> Boma port facilities
>> Storage capacities
| 10 warehouses for conventional cargoes |
8 to 10,000 T per warehouses
|
| Container terminal |
60,000 sqm / 4,500 teus
|
| General cargo storage yard for export cargo |
40,000 sqm
|
Plugs for reefer container
No reefer storage room exist. Limited area for stocking reefer container. |
15
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| The containers are hauled to the yard by means of trailers. |
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| Vehicles and logs/sawn timber terminal : there are three yards of which 2 for 1 for logs. |
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>> Stevedoring equipment
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Quantity
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Capacity
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| Forklift |
1
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7 T
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| Tractor |
1
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| Belloti for containers belonging to stevedoring company |
1
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| Private super stacker for containers |
1
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| Trailers |
2
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20' - 40'
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| Spreaders |
2
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20' - 40'
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| Slings for empty containers |
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Discharging / Loading of TCS are performed by ship's gear as there is no gantry crane at pier. Cranes are operated by state stevedoring company and are restricted to 3 T maximum.
>> Other facilities
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Yes/No
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| Bunkering |
yes
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| Water |
yes
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| Slops |
no
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| Shipchandler |
yes
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| Shipyard |
no
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> Muanda port map
>> Access specifications
| BERTH |
CARGO |
LENGTH (m) |
DRAUGHT (m) |
| BANANA - Commercial Wharf |
General cargo / Containers |
75 |
5.5 |
| SOCIR / JETEE |
Tankers / tug boat |
|
4 |
| BANANA RIVER |
General Cargo / tankers |
|
11.5 |
| MUANDA TERMINAL |
Tankers |
|
16 |
>> Specific information
Draught is calculated on high tide / ISPS : Level 1 / Weather : Rainy season from Oct 15 to May 15. During rainfall, all harbour activity ceases
Water density : Banana Cial Wharf and Banana River : Low tide : 1.010 - High tide : 1.025 / Muanda terminal : 1.012 on the surface (2m) due to Congo river current - 1.025 below the surface.
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