Port Overview
The Boma Port managed by SCTP is the second largest port in the country. Built on the right bank of the Congo River, the port is 685 meters long and fitted with four quays. The port handles containers, general cargo, bulk and RoRo.
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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 |
Boma |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port International de Boma |
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Latitude |
-5.858333 |
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Longitude |
13.10278 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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SCTP (Société Commerciale des Transports et des Ports) |
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Management Contact Person |
Directeur Coordinateur : Jean Paul YUKU NDIBA BIN |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
n/a |
Port Picture
Zone B - Vehicle parking
Zone B - OCC workshop to control vehicle
Zone A - Quay #1 to #4 with storage facilities
Zone D - Container yard area
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Most of the companies operating at SCTP Boma Port are forwarding agents (E.g., Connexafrica, Bolloré Logistics) and trucking companies.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List and 4.8 Transporters Contact List.
Port Performance
SCTP Boma Port activity is currently low due to the cancelation of commercial contracts (food) and shipping companies such as CMA-CGM who ended their stopovers here.
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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 for 2021 |
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Vessel Calls |
45 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
770 |
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional |
3 |
530 |
8 |
Berths #1 to #3 |
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Container |
1 |
155 |
8 |
Berth #4 |
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Silo Berth |
n/a |
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Berthing Tugs |
n/a |
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Water Barges |
n/a |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Berth #1 to #4 |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
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Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
Port handling equipment is managed by SCTP.
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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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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
4 |
Not in service |
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Reach stacker |
Yes |
1 |
In service |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
10 units, lifting 4 to 16 tons |
In service |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
No |
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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 |
n/a |
n/a |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
n/a |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
n/a |
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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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Customs Guidance
The DGDA (Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises), the OCC (Office Congolais de Contrôle), DGM (Direction Générale de Migration) and PNHF/ SQAV – (Programme National de l'Hygiène aux Frontières / Service de Quarantaine Animale et Végétale) are also represented at SCTP Boma Port.
For more information on customs in Democratic Republic of Congo, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose terminal
The SCTP Boma Port is a multipurpose terminal allowing the handling of containers, vehicles bulk and break-bulk cargo.
Main storage terminal
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Location |
Total Area (m²) |
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Bagged Cargo |
1 |
Zone A |
40,000 m² |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
0 |
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Container |
1 |
Zone D |
Container yard with a capacity of 1,200 TEUs |
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Vehicle |
1 |
Zone B |
Parking with a capacity of 2,500 vehicles |
Hinterland Information
The Boma Port is connected to Kinshasa via Matadi. The 125 kilometres Boma – Matadi (2 hours by car) paved road is in a good condition and crosses the Congo River at the Matadi Bridge (formerly called Pont Maréchal).
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 |
Yes |
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Fire Engines |
Yes |
