Port Overview 

Built outside any settlement near Taolagnaro airport, it opened on July 8, 2009.This port, located in Saint Luke's Bay, just at Cape Ranavalona, was built to accommodate ships exporting bulk goods. 

It is a multifunctional port of public utility in deep water (15.75 meters at quayside) with private management. From a new concept, it includes: 

- A breakwater with a length of 625 meters 

- 1 multipurpose pier with 3 berths that can accommodate different types of vessels 

- Two riprap spikes to contain the movement of coastal sand 

- A secure median for the storage of containers and general cargo 

- An electrical power supply for refrigerated containers. 

- 2 warehouses for the storage of ilmenite 

- 2 warehouses for the storage of general goods 

- 400 hectares of available space reserved for industrial development for investors: EHOALA PARK & EHOALA VILLAGE supplied with water and electricity by Rio Tinto QMM. 

The port is covered by International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) international security standards. 

In addition to the proximity of the airport and the port, one of the advantages of the Ehoala site is the availability of a development area of 400 ha. The convergence of these physical factors favours the establishment of a commercial and industrial zone that would constitute a significant potential for the development of the country in general and various economic activities in the southern region in particular. 

 

Port website: This port has no specific website 

Key port information may also be found at: Maritime Database (maritime-database.com) 

 

Port Location and Contact
Country	Madagascar
Province or District	Toliara
Nearest Town or City  with Distance from Port	Taolagnaro
Port's Complete Name	Port d’Ehoala
Latitude	25.067274° S
Longitude	46.963602° E
Managing Company or Port Authority	Port d’Ehoala
Management Contact Person	Mr. Andriantsoa Rabiaza, Directeur du Port d’Ehoala  +261 34 65 213 08
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Aéroport de Taolagnaro,  Air Madagascar

 

Port Picture 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

• SEPL (Strang Ehoala Port Logistics): Stevedoring - towing 

• ISPS-FSO: Security 

• G4S: Guarding/caretaking 

 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List. 

Port Performance 

The port of EHOALA can accommodate international vessels and all types of goods (grain, bulk, bagged goods, containers). The terminal is in good condition and container storage is carried out appropriately.  

Safety beacons are installed along the mooring channel to facilitate navigation and berthing operations.  

The port is not congested all the time, but there are unloading's and loads almost every day. Vessels carrying humanitarian cargo may have priority for berth access, but it is recommended to negotiate directly with the relevant authorities. It is recommended that you negotiate directly with port users for this action. Mining activities (ilmenite) are always a priority, whatever the situation. 

 

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From December to May
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/A
Other Comments	N/A

 

 

Handling Figures for 2022
Vessel Calls	76
Container Traffic (TEUs)	7978

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (MT)	504 219 T
Break bulk (MT)

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

See point 2.1 Port Assessment for the reference price list 

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length  (m)	Maximum  Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	1	150	8
Container Berth	2	275	12
Silo Berth	n/a	n/a	n/a
Berthing Tugs	2	30	3,50
Water Barges	n/a	n/a	n/a

 

 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Container berth
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Container berth
Imports and Exports - RoRo	Container berth
Other Imports	Container berth

Port Handling Equipment 

Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately?  

Port equipment and facilities are managed by SEPL. 

 

Apart from those listed in the table below, the following equipment are also used at the level of the port. 

-       Telehandler: 1 x 3,5 T 

-       Trailer for container: 5 (2x40ft, 3x20ft) 

-       Tractor: 1 

 

 

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No	n/a	n/a
Container Gantries	No	n/a	n/a
Mobile Cranes	No	n/a	n/a
Reachstacker	Yes	2	Good condition
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No	n/a	n/a
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No	n/a	n/a
Transtainer	No	n/a	n/a
Forklifts	Yes	1x2,5T  2x5T  3x7T	Good condition

Container Facilities 

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Air de stockage : 1000 conteneurs (EVP 20ft)
Container Freight Station (CFS)
Refrigerated Container Stations	6
Other Capacity Details	n/a	n/a
Daily Take Off Capacity   (Containers per Day)	En moyenne 18 conteneurs par jour
Number of Reefer Stations   (Connection Points)	6
Emergency Take-off Capacity	n/a	n/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift   (Containers per Shift)

 

 

Customs Guidance 

Customs are available on site at any time for any declaration/clearance and can process to visa delivery on arrival. 

In emergencies, the custom procedure can be streamlined. The cargo, which has been announced electronically prior vessel’s arrival (normal procedure), can be delivered after its discharge directly into the emergency area. The clearance-related administration and fees / duties can be settled afterwards. 

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 SEPL 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 has three main storage warehouses, but one of them is specifically designed for mineral (ilmenite) cargoes. 

 

Storage type	Number of Storage Facilities	m2
Mineral Cargo	1	Able to receive 64 000 metric tones (ilmenite)
Refrigerated Cargo	n/a	n/a
Bagged Cargo	2	2 X 1000 m²
General Cargo

 

Stevedoring 

The stevedoring is managed by SEPL with his own terminal handling charge. 

Hinterland Information 

Despite the presence of a national airport, the port of Ehaola is mainly connected to the hinterland destinations by road. 

All types of truck can have access on the port and his berth for cargo off take but the majority are containers trucks (20ft and 40ft). 

Port Security 

The port is fenced and there is a security service (G4S) for days and nights port guarding. 

 

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level   (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	Yes