Port Overview
The Banana Port managed by SCTP is on the right bank and in the mouth of the Congo River. The port is fitted with a single 75- meter quay. The types of vessels here are containers, general cargo and bulk. Please note the Port is located inside a DRC military navy compound, therefore a security check is mandatory prior entering.
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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 |
Muanda |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port International de Banana |
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Latitude |
-6.012401
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Longitude |
12.402879
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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SCTP (Société Commerciale des Transports et des Ports) The Banana Port is under the supervision of the Boma Port authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Sous-Directeur: Edmond POBA |
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n/a |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures Port Picture
75-meter quay fitted with two dock cranes
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Forwarding agents and trucking companies operate at SCTP Banana Port (E.g. Amicongo, Connexafrica, Bolloré Logistics) The oil and gas company Perenco operates fields offshore in Muanda and utilizes the port to receive equipment and for the docking of its boat.
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
The SCTP Banana Port is a small port with very low activity due to its limited infrastructure.
However, in January 2022 the government officially launched the construction of the Banana deep water port, which should be completed in 2025.The future port will feature an initial 600-meter quay with an 18m draft, a container handling capacity of 450,000 TEUs and a 30-hectare yard to store containers. The $1.2 billion project will be built by a private operator.
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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 |
28 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
301 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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Bulk (mt) |
19,633 |
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Break bulk (mt) |
Same as above |
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional & Container |
1 |
75 |
8.8 |
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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 |
The 75-meter quay + possibility of 30-meter quay extension (SCTP’s parcel) |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
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Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
Handling equipment is limited and 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 |
2 |
In service |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
3 units, lifting 5 to 7 tons |
In service |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
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Reach stacker |
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 |
Only upon request |
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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), 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 the SCTP Banana 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 Banana Port is a multipurpose terminal allowing the handling of containers, bulk and break-bulk cargo.
Main storage terminal
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Total Area (m²) |
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Bagged Cargo |
1 |
The Banana port is fitted with a warehouse up to 2,000 mt and an open yard area of 6000 m².
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Refrigerated Cargo |
0 |
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General Cargo |
1 |
Hinterland Information
The Banana Port is connected with Kinshasa via Boma and Matadi. The 120 kilometers Banana -Boma (1h45 by car) road has some parts in a poor condition.
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 |
