Port of Mbandaka
Port Overview
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Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
DRC |
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Province or District |
Mbandaka |
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Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Mbandaka km: n/a |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port de Mbandaka |
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Latitude |
0.063583 |
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Longitude |
18.26036 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
SCTP (Société Commerciale des Transports et des Ports) |
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Management Contact Person |
Mr BOBWA – EBENGO Chief of port +243 851103873 |
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Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations
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Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
4.4 Democratic Republic of Congo Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
The port was partly rehabilitated in 2008 under World Bank funding.
Berthing Specifications
| Berth & maximum draft: | 300 meters & 7 (max) – 3.5 meters (min) |
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Port Handling Equipment
1 x 28 Tons capacity
Customs Guidance
1.3 Democratic Republic of Congo Customs Information
Terminal Information
Main Storage Terminal
| Warehouse | Capacity |
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| 1 | 600 m2 |
| 2 | 1,430 m2 (occupied by WFP) |
Zongo Facility in Equateur province
Port Overview
The town of Zongo is located on the left bank of the Ubangi River, just opposite of Bangui, CAR’s capital.
Latitude: 4° 21' 13.42" N / Longitude: 18° 35' 56.46" E
This is not technically a port as there is no physical infrastructure (only a beach), or port authority. Two accesses were built so trucks can reach the beach.
In fact, it is more a border crossing point where border agencies are represented: DGDA (customs) and DGM (immigration).
DGDA contact person: Head of office Robert NSINGA / +243 816302360 / +243 842087386.
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Pablo NGBAHDI, president of the Zongo association of river transporters, +243 812613925 / +236 75191683
Armel NDELE, one of the baleinière’s owner representative, +243 818351145 / +236 72415115 / hevillendele@gmail.com
For more information, see 4.4 Democratic Republic of Congo Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
There are also much bigger units (17 x from 30 to 90 tons) called “baleinières.” Prices, according to distance – current (upstream or downstream) – season, can vary from $600 to $900 per ton (to be negotiated).
NB: No barge can go further upstream (= Mobaye / Gbadolite). Only some baleinières can during rainy season and only the smaller ones (30 tons) during dry season.
The biggest “baleinière” ever built in Zongo (120 tons capacity). One of the biggest pirogue (20 tons).
Customs Guidance
1.3 Democratic Republic of Congo Customs Information
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