Port Overview
The port of Bukavu is organized through multiples private ports along the shore of the Lake Kivu. The transportation companies offer both passenger and cargo services with ferry boats and water barges. There is also an important trade of sand and construction materials to supply the city of Bukavu and Goma. Some private companies and humanitarian organizations have their storage facilities along the shore fitted with a quay to receive cargo.
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Democratic Republic of Congo |
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Province or District |
Sud Kivu |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Bukavu |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port public de Bukavu |
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Latitude |
-2.496636 |
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Longitude |
28.85194 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer du Congo |
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Management Contact Person |
Directeur de la Coordination d’Exploitation : Albert NUMBI + 243 971 028 347 Chef de Port: Monsieur KABWALA + 243 981 788 711 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Goma Ethiopian Airlines |
Port Picture
The SNCC occupies a large area with an administrative building, four warehouses and an 89-meter-long quay. However, their storage facilities require some rehabilitation to meet humanitarian standards (roof partially destroyed, no secured fence and a limited access for truck).
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Below companies run their own private port and offer journeys to Goma on daily basis with a morning and evening departure. Passenger ticket price varies from 10 USD to 70 USD depending on the class and service level (1st, 2nd class, speedboat). Each ferryboat accommodates 250 to 500 passengers and carries from 100 to 300 mt depending on the boat size. Some have water barges to carry sand and construction materials. Speedboat is 54 passengers maximum and operates three times per day (7:30, 11:00 and 14:00).
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Name & contact details |
ETABLISSEMENT SILIMU Monsieur DODY +243 891 700 933 |
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Activity |
Passengers & Cargo transport |
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Boat type |
Ferry boat (4 units) |
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Name & contact details |
MUGOTE + 243 977 41 58 94 |
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Activity |
Passengers & Cargo transport |
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Boat type |
Ferry boat (3 units) |
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Name & contact details |
ETABLISSEMENT SALAMA Monsieur GAD +243 997 762 596 Monsieur BLAISE + 243 992 833 121 |
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Activity |
Passengers & Cargo transport |
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Boat type |
Ferry boat & Water barge |
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Name & contact details |
IHUSI EXPRESS + 243 994 234 071 / + 243 813 982 333 |
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Activity |
Passengers |
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Boat type |
Speedboat (4 units) |
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Name & contact details |
AKONKWA + 243 997 604 512 |
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Activity |
Passengers & Cargo transport |
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Boat type |
Ferry boat (3 units) |
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Name & contact details |
ETOILE DU KIVU + 243 998 668 598 |
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Activity |
Passengers & Cargo transport |
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Boat type |
Ferry boat (4 units) and water barge (300 tons each) |
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Name & contact details |
RAFIKI +243 857 548 191 |
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Activity |
Passengers & Cargo transport |
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Boat type |
Ferry boat (2 units) |
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Handling Equipment
There is no handling equipment available at the port. Handling is performed manually by daily workers and arranged with each private company.
Customs Guidance
DGDA office is located next to the SNCC. Furthermore, the below government offices are also represented to control either persons and/or goods:
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DGM - Direction Générale de Migration
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OCC - Office Congolais de Contrôle
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PNHF/ SQAV - Programme National de l'Hygiène aux Frontières / Service de Quarantaine Animale et Végétale
For more information on customs in Democratic Republic of Congo, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
