Port Overview
The Kalundu Port managed by SNCC (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Congolais) is in the vicinity of Uvira and located on the northwest coast of Lake Tanganyika.
Kalundu is considered as the second port in terms of its importance and represents a strategical import route to supply DRC through Kigoma (Tanzania) and Mpulungu (Zambia). However, private ports opened for in the last years are competing the SNCC and the poor conditions state of the Route Nationale 5 (Bukavu – Lubumbashi) areis also a drawback to boost the regional economic exchanges.
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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 |
Uvira Distance: 30 minutes by car from Uvira downtown |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port de Kalundu |
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Latitude |
-3.433275 |
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Longitude |
29.129671 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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SNCC Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Congolais |
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Management Contact Person |
Chef de Port: Jérôme SHABANI KALUMBA + 243 977 990 244 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
n/a |
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Other information |
The Kalundu Port is an alternative importing route to supply DRC through the Northern Corridor under the authority of the Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) and the Central Corridor under the authority of the Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA). |
Port Picture
Quay #1 accessible by truck and fitted with warehouse
Quay #2
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
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Handling Figures for 2021 |
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Vessel Calls |
171 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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Bulk (mt) |
39,218 |
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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General |
1 |
360 |
6 |
Quay #1 |
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1 |
380 |
6 |
Quay #2 |
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment is managed by the SNCC.
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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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Mobile Crane |
Yes |
1 x unit (65 tons capacity) |
Rental rate is 150 USD per hour including driver and fuel |
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Forklift |
Yes |
1 x unit (lifting to 6 tons) |
Rental rate is 50 USD per hour including driver & fuel |
Mobile crane and forklift in service at the port
Port handling services
The ADPK (Association de Débardeurs du Port de Kalundu) and the AMPK (Association des manutentionnaires du Port de Kalandu) with a capacity of 250 labors workers each are contracted to provide manual handling services at the port. The focal point is the Chef de Port and the rate is calculated per ton or unit (negotiable).
Customs Guidance
DGDA office is open from Monday to Saturday then and 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 Republic Democratic of Congo (DRC), please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Capacity (mt) |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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General Cargo |
1 |
1500 |
Not available |
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General Cargo |
1 |
1000 |
Not available |
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General Cargo |
1 |
1500 |
Available for rent |
Warehouse available for rent with a capacity of 1500 mt. Large slide doors with entrance both sides and accessible by truck.
Hinterland Information
