Port Overview
The port of Antsohihy is situated on the river bank and its only function is to ensure the connection with the district of Analalava (population estimated at more than 100’000 inhab.) Analalava is located about 60 km northwest and is only accessible this way.
Departures are daily passengers/goods.
The boats are mostly “boutres”, (local wooden made), and the goods that transit are bagged or packaged in small quantities.
Port website: This port has no website available
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Madagascar |
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Province or District |
Mahajanga |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Antsohihy N/A |
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Port's Complete Name |
Solema port (old port) Port Voavoa (New port) |
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Latitude |
-14.881507° |
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Longitude |
47.983629° |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
APMF (Agence Portuaire Maritime et Fluviale) |
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Management Contact Person |
APMF Regional director : Mme VIAL MARYELZIA : +261321125807 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Antsohihy Airport Only on-demand private flights |
Port Picture
2 ports are currently active
The old port named “Solema”:
The new port (Port Voa Voa) at 1 km from old port:
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
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Company |
Owner |
Contact |
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Savrifice B |
Ramanantenaina Justin |
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Rose Marie |
Chocky Jean |
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Jao Be |
Ranarisoa Yvette Allain |
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Tusera |
Zafizandriny Rondiline |
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Ylang Ylang Fils |
Abdoukarim Hazel H |
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Bienvenue |
Ramanganaza Modestine |
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Madagascar Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
Before the deterioration of the old port, international cargo could use the structure. A request for rehabilitation has been made to the government.
Now only wooden boats can reach the area with a maximum load of 30 T.
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From December to May |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
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Other Comments |
Cyclonic season from February to April |
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Handling Figures for year |
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Vessel Calls |
N/A |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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Bulk (MT) |
781 T |
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Break bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
N/A
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
N/A |
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Container Berth |
N/A |
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Silo Berth |
N/A |
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Berthing Tugs |
N/A |
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Water Barges |
20 |
14 m |
4 m |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/A |
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Other Imports |
N/A
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Port Handling Equipment
There is no handling equipment available.
Container Facilities
No container facilities
Customs Guidance
Customs procedures have to be done at Mahajanga port
For more information on customs in Antsohihy, please see the following link: 1.3 Madagascar Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose terminal
N/A
Grain and Bulk handling
N/A
Main storage terminal
There is one warehouse available at the new port and two at the old port
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
N/A |
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General Cargo |
3 |
1,550 m3 |
Stevedoring
Basic with ropes on the ground
Hinterland Information
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Destination |
Price Ar |
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Analalava |
20 000 Per Pax 4 000 Per Bag 50 Kg |
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Ampasimbe |
25 000 Per Pax 5000 Per Bag 50 Kg |
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Antohobe |
25 000 Per Pax 5000 Per Bag 50 Kg |
Port Security
Local police
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
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Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
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Police Boats |
No |
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Fire Engines |
No |
