Port Overview
Opened in 2014, the “port sec” TICOM (Terminal International Containers et Manutention) is a public warehouse conceded type B (Ref. article 156 du code des douanes locales) with a capacity of 4,500 TEUs. Built by the Groupe LEDYA (also a shareholder of the MGT Port Matadi), the container terminal offers an alternative solution to evacuate cargo in case of port congestion. Matadi is the main gateway of the West corridor for import and export.
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Democratic Republic of Congo |
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Province or District |
Kongo Central |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Matadi |
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Port's Complete Name |
Terminal International Containers et Manutention |
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Latitude |
-5.841187 |
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Longitude |
13.441412
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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Groupe LEDYA |
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Management Contact Person |
Directeur Port Sec : Responsable Commercial : Gloire MONGI NGANI + 243 243 892 404 178 gloiremongi@groupe-ledya.com
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
n/a |
Port Picture
Terminal container yards
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Most of the companies operating at TICOM Matadi Port are forwarding agents and trucking companies including TICOM which owns a fleet of up to 35 trucks.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Company Contact List and 4.8 Transporters Contact List.
Port Performance
In September 2022, TICOM was only operating 13% of its full capacity.
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From October to May |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
n/a |
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Handling Figures |
2021 |
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Vessel Calls |
n/a |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
850 |
Port Handling Equipment
Port handling equipment is managed by TICOM.
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Equipment |
Available
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Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Reach stackers |
Yes |
4, lifting 20 to 45 tons |
In service |
Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
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Other Capacity Details |
Container yard area with a capacity of 4,500 TEUs in 5 TIR |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
n/a |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
250 units |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
n/a |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
n/a |
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Reefer yard area
Customs Guidance
The DGDA (Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises), the OCC (Office Congolais de Contrôle) and DGM (Direction Générale de Migration) and PNHF/ SQAV – (Programme National de l'Hygiène aux Frontières / Service de Quarantaine Animale et Végétale) are represented at TICOM Matadi “Port sec”.
For more information on customs in Democratic Republic of Congo, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Main storage terminal
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Total Area (m² ) |
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Containers |
Open yard area |
28 000 m² |
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General Cargo |
1 |
300 m² |
Hinterland Information
The Matadi Port is connected with Kinshasa via a 355 km paved road (Route National #1) in a good condition (9 -11 hours by car). However, the city of Matadi is congested due to a single road to exit the city from the port. Then, Kinshasa – Matadi is a two-lane road so the traffic is very heavy due to the high numbers of trucks. Accidents often occur and the road traffic can be blocked for many hours both ways.
The 365 km Matadi – Kinshasa railway has not been operational for few years and needs major rehabilitation.
Port Security
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
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Police Boats |
n/a |
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Fire Engines |
Yes (One unit) |
