Port Overview
This port is a Medium-sized Port. The types of vessels regularly calling at Tulear are General Cargo (23%).
The port of Toliara is the 2nd biggest port in Madagascar and can receive international vessel and all type of cargo for import and export activities.
The port facilities are in good condition and are well maintained.
The two existing docks can receive vessels with a draft of 7m50 max.
The port is suitable for all type of activities: bulk and break-bulk handling, container handling, fuel handling (rigid pipe for all three types of fuel).
RoRo operation is possible with side vessels and quarter-ramp vessels.
Port website: The port has no specific website
Key port information may also be found at: Maritime Database (maritime-database.com)
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
MADAGASCAR
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Province or District |
TOLIARA |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
TOLIARA 1km |
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Port's Complete Name |
PORT DE TOLIARA |
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Latitude |
-23.377523° |
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Longitude |
43.664782° |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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APMF (Agence Portuaire, Maritime et Fluviale) |
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Management Contact Person |
Inspecteur des Affaires Maritimes FARALAHY Germain Patrick M Directeur Régional de l’APMF Toliara Phone: +261321125790 E-mail: germpatrick@yahoo.fr |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Aéroport de Toliara Compagnies : Air Mad et Tsaradia |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
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ENTITES |
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CONTACT |
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REMORQUAGE |
AMS |
034 01 049 15 |
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PILOTAGE |
SMOI |
034 80 571 66 |
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CONSIGNATAIRES |
AUXIMAD |
032 02 554 08 |
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CMA CGM |
032 07 359 73 |
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CELERO SHIPPING |
032 11 711 15 |
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BOLLORE |
033 37 851 38 |
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SHARAF SHIPPING AGENCY |
034 05 230 07 |
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LPSA |
033 04 002 22 |
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TOLY SHIPPING |
034 18 583 15 |
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MANUTENTIONNAIRES |
COMATO |
034 02 152 70 |
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SEMS |
034 18 583 15 |
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PERMISSIONNAIRES |
COPEFRITO |
032 02 290 45 |
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GASYNET |
032 05 465 50 |
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TRANSITAIRES |
MAILAKA TRANSIT |
033 41 669 73 |
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SORESUD |
034 07 721 78 |
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FTL |
032 07 169 56 |
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MUREX |
034 25 985 48 |
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VELOGIC |
034 44 990 92 |
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FRONTIERES |
POLICE |
034 99 479 81 |
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GENDARMERIE |
034 54 033 90 |
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DOUANES |
034 02 019 85 |
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The port of TULEAR is an international commercial port that can accommodate ships up to 7.30m draught: oil tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, cruise ships and thus receives different types of goods (cereals, bulk, bagged goods, containers, etc ...).
A container ship (CMA/CGM), regional line, serves the port for transhipments of goods mainly in Port Louis / Mauritius.
The terminal is in good condition and container storage is managed appropriately.
Three safety beacons are installed along the mooring channel to facilitate navigation and berthing actions.
The berthing of a ship depends on Decision No. 002 APMF/DG/2012 on priority rules for ships. Humanitarian cargos may have priority if they provide a letter of requisition from the competent authorities. (HQ of APMF Antananarivo)
Any ship wishing to enter the port must complete the entry formalities and its docking must be assisted by the public pilotage service (SMOI) of Toliara.
Average waiting time:
72 hours for an oil tanker, 144 hours for a bulk carrier and 72 hours for a container ship.
The Port works 24/7.
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
From January to May |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
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Other Comments |
N/A |
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Handling Figures for 2022 |
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Vessel Calls |
90 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
2871 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 |
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Bulk (MT) |
Rice : 238 MT Sugar : 7.700 MT Ciment: 36.100 MT Soft drink : 19.799 MT Flour : 16.4 MT |
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Break bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
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See reference price list at 2.1 Port Assessment
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1
1
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195m
145 m
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7,30 m
6 m
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International
National
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Container Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Silo Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Berthing Tugs |
1 |
29.5 m |
4.77 m |
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Water Barges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Long-haul dock |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Batelage wharf |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Long-haul dock |
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Other Imports |
N/A |
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? Government APMF
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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 |
No |
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N/A |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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N/A |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
1 x 22 MT 1x 40 MT 1x 70 MT
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Good condition |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 x 45 MT |
Good condition |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
6 x 30 MT |
Good condition |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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N/A |
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Transtainer |
No |
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N/A |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
3 x 10 MT 1 x 3 MT 2 x 26 MT 1x28 MT 1x12 MT 1x6 MT |
Good condition |
Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
10000m2 (5000 for SEMS/ and 5000m2 for COMATO) |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A |
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Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
15 units / hour |
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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
In general, the effectiveness of customs activities takes 2 days.
Importation:, if the files are incomplete, the processing time extends up to 2 days;
Exportation:, the processing of files is done in half a day.
For more information on customs in MADAGASCAR, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
The container berth on the level of the port is suitable to receive all types of cargo: bagged cargo, break-bulk and bulk, containers.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
All activities of grain and bulk handling are managed by SEMS and COMATO and most of the time by using different facilities / equipment and for some specifics activities (break-bulk handling) there are day-laborers (Dockers) for assistance.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
The Port of Toliara has a storage warehouse with a capacity of 4500 MT.
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
2 |
2 x 3000 m2 |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
2 |
2 x 2000 m2 |
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General Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
Stevedoring
The cargo handling activities in the port and for the barge operation are shared by two stevedore companies. COMATO (blue equipment) operates CMA/CGM vessels; SEMS (red / green equipment) handles for UAFL.
Hinterland Information
Despite the presence of a national airport, the port of Toliara is mainly connected to the hinterland destinations by road.
All kind of truck can access the port and his berth.
After payment of the various customs and port duties and taxes and follow-up of the customs removal order, a request for access of cars to the Port, for removal of goods must be made and endorsed by the APMF on presentation of the customs removal order.
It should be noted that only the freight forwarder is authorized to make the customs declaration of imported and/or exported goods.
Port Security
Currently, the Port is partially fenced but part of the fence is being rehabilitated on the southern part of the long-haul Quay.
It is equipped with surveillance cameras, various types of detector equipment/devices. Inside the IP round officers of the brigade of the Gendarmerie, the National Police and the Navy (marine detachment) for port security and safety.
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes / |
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Current ISPS Level |
Level ! |
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Police Boats |
Yes |
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Fire Engines |
Yes / |
