Congo (D. R.) Ports description

Congo (D. R.) Ports description

Matadi Access Specification MATADI PORT MAP Map reference number and Description 1 Matadi (Berths 1 & 2) closed Length (m) Draught (m) up river/down river 1 General Cargo (Berth 3)- Rehabilitated* 155 7 1 General Cargo (Berth 4) 158 7-8 2 Containers (Berth 5) 156 9-10 2 Containers (Berth 6) 176 9-10 2 Containers (Berth 7) 188 9-10 3 General Cargo (Berth 8) 149 9-10 4 General cargo / cargo bulk (Berth 9) 167 9-10 5 General cargo / cargo bulk (Berth 10) 143 9-10 Barge berth 400 6.10 / 6.25 SEP Congo Potoon 60 8-9 NOTE 1 : Matadi berths 1 & 2 are closed. NOTE 2 *: Matadi berth 3 has been reoopened but not yet opening for vessels' berthing NOTE 3 : Matadi 5,6,7 theorically allocated to PC vessels but due to current lasting congestion, these berths are dedicated to all vessels calling Matadi. NOTE 4 : Berth 9 : Now used for general cargo vessels. NOTE 5 : The main Congolese mill named MIDEMA has its own pontoon where are set up its sucker s installations whereas the 2nd mill named MINOCONGO can discharge its wheat in bulk at all the berths with its own suckers materials. Up to now, the official authorized draught remains at 24 00 high water but chief pilot recommends 23'00" for vessels with LOA of more than 185m and 21 08 high tide/fresh water for vessels of more than 190m. To be also noted that the pilotage of vessels of more than 184 is made with payment of 400 usd (200/inward and 200/outward) to the pilots. 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.

Matadi Port facilities >> Storage capacities 8 warehouses for conventional cargoes 8 to 10,000 T per warehouse Container terminal General cargo storage yard for export cargo Plugs for reefer container No reefer storage room exist. Limited area for stocking reefer container. 60,000 sqm / 6.200 teus 40,000 sqm Delmas : 88 Maersk : 110 NDS: 112 >> Stevedoring equipment Quantity Capacity Forklifts 8/1/2 4/7/15 T Tractors 8 Trailers for containers 8 Shore cranes 21 3 Gantry (TCS Terminal) 2 20' & 40'TCS Fixed derrick crane at pier nr 4 (berth 4) 1 35 T Super stacker 7 >> Other facilities Yes/No Bunkering Water Slops Shipchandler Shipyard yes yes no yes no

Boma Access Specification Map reference number and Description Length (m) Draught (m) Piers 1 - General Cargo 170 10 Piers 2 - General Cargo 155 9 Piers 3 General Cargo 155 8 Piers 4 - General Cargo 155 4 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. ISPS : Level 1 / Weather : Heavy thunderstorms and torrential rains fall during rainy season : Mid-October to Mid-May / State owned stevedoring.

Boma Port facilities >> Storage capacities warehouses for conventional cargoes Container terminal General cargo storage yard for export cargo Plugs for reefer container No reefer storage room exist. Limited area for stocking reefer container. 10,000 T per warehouse 2 of 1500 T 60,000 sqm / 3000 teus 40,000 sqm 15 The containers are hauled to the yard by means of trailers. Vehicles and logs/sawn timber terminal : there are three yards of which 2 for 1 for logs. 2500 vehicules >> Stevedoring equipment Quantity Capacity Forklift 3 3 T Forklift 1 16 T Forklift 1 7 T Tractor 1 Sany for containers belonging to stevedoring company 2 Private super stacker for containers 1 Trailers 2 20' - 40' Spreaders 1 20' Slings for empty containers 1 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.

Banana Access Specification Berth Cargo BANANA - Commercial Wharf General cargo / Containers Lenght (m) Draught (m) 75 5.49 SOCIR / JETEE Tankers / tug boat 4 BANANA Midstream Congo River General Cargo / tankers 11 MUANDA TERMINAL Tankers 17 Specific information Lone commercial wharf of 75 m designed for one vessel calling at a time. The vessel up to 140 m LOA may be accomodated provided pilot grants approval ( basis case to case ). Possession of bowthruster is compulsory for any vessel calling Banana commercial wharf. 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. ISPS : Level 1 / Weather : Rainy season from Oct 15 to May 15. During rainfall, all harbour activity ceases.

Banana Port facilities >> Storage capacities Open yard area Warehouse (roofed) Surface Measurement Storage capacity 6000 sqm / Estimated containers stacking capacity: 100 teus 450 sqm 2 084.00 cbm 4000 ts / Cargo on pallets >> Stevedoring equipment Equipment Quantity Capacity Cranes mounted on rail at 1 m wharf edge / short range 2 3 Tons Forklift 2 4 & 7 Tons Spreader for 20ft containers 1 Spreader for 40ft containers 1 Stropes 5-10 Ts Notes : 1) Discharging / Loading of full containers are performed by ship's gear due to lack of efficient logistics at the pier. 2) Local oil operators ( PERENCO ) possesses for his own use rolling cranes ( up to 40 ts lifting capacity ) Same may be hired, when available, at a very high price / rate.