Port Overview
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Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
The Democratic Republic of Congo |
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Province or District |
Tanganyka |
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Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Kalémie km: n/a |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port de Kalémie |
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Latitude |
-5.946942 |
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Longitude |
29.20168 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
SNCC (Société Nationale Chemins de fer du Congo) |
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Management Contact Person |
Guy Poly EMENE Lyela Directeur Division Transport Région Grands Lacs +243 813134848 / +243 97015687
Directeur Coordination Exploitation kalémie +243 814070492 / +243 970058599 |
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Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations
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Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a |
NB: the main port connected with Kalémie, with weekly schedule, is Kigoma in Tanzania (cement, construction materials, flour, salt, sugar, fuel). The second one is Poulungu in Zambia (oil, sugar).
All border governmental agencies have an office: DGDA / OCC / DGM / POLICE.
The seaport is fully operational, with hours from 0730 to 1630. It does not operate during the night.
Cargo storage facilities are available.
Access to the port by road requires rehabilitation, which is expected presently through local financing. Access via railway is in good condition.
Additional Contacts
| Customs THOMAS +243 815201600 +243 977444741 |
Immigration BAMPA +243 814626365 |
Cargo MANUANA +243 970015698 +243 816653729 |
Seaport SONGA +243 818551766 |
Stevedoring MANUANA +243 970015698 +243 816653729 |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
4.4 Democratic Republic of Congo Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
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Handling Figures Bulk |
Year: 2014 |
|---|---|
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Bulk (MT) |
65.599 MT |
Berthing Specifications
Berth & maximum draft: 388m length & 6m depth. The berths are operational yet require rehabilitation - the World Bank plans to finance the extension of the berths by 500m.
Port Handling Equipment
The unloading and loading areas, and the cargo handling areas are fully operational.
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
5 dock cranes: TITAN / ACMT / DERRICK models (from 3 up to 40 tons) |
In poor condition, hardly serviceable |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
1 dock crane: LOCATELI model (65 mt) |
New, available starting May 2017 |
The WFP office has a mobile crane which can be rented through the Service Provision unit.
Container Facilities
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Container Facilities |
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| Port: | 1: 950 m2 2: 1,260 m2 |
| Train Station: | 1: 1,826 m2 2: 1,875 m2 |
Port Cargo Equipment Available
Kalémie port has shipboard cranes, dockside cranes, and forklifts available.
Customs Guidance
Customs services are available at Kalémie port.
1.3 Democratic Republic of Congo Customs Information
Hinterland Information
Tanganyka SNCC fleet:
- Motorized: 2 units (500 & 600 Tons)
- Barges 10 units (capacity: 227/477/497/547/885/900/977 tons)
Tanganyka private fleet:
- 22 motorized units from 100 to 1,500 tons capacity
- 3 barges from 550 to 885 tons capacity
All vessels (SNCC and private) navigating on Tanganyka lake.
Port Security
Port security is operational - the area is fenced, well-lit, patrolled by guards, and has alert procedures in place. The port also has fire services present.
