| Vessel Name ↕️ | IMO | Type ↕️ | DWT ↕️ | ETA ↕️ |
|---|
Note: Vessel information is updated daily. All times are local port time.
Introduction:
Pointe Noire Port (CGPNR) is a critical maritime infrastructure located on the Atlantic coast of the Republic of Congo in West Africa. Strategically positioned at coordinates -4.78645°N, 11.8331°E, this port serves as a primary maritime gateway for the Congo’s economic activities, facilitating international trade and regional logistics operations.
Port Facilities:
The port features comprehensive maritime infrastructure designed to handle diverse cargo types and vessel configurations. Its modern terminals are equipped with specialized handling equipment for containerized, bulk, and break-bulk cargo operations. The port includes multiple dedicated berths capable of simultaneously accommodating large commercial vessels, with a total quay length of approximately 1,200 linear meters. Container terminals are outfitted with modern gantry cranes, enabling efficient loading and unloading of standardized maritime containers.
Key facility capabilities include:
– Container handling capacity: 350,000 TEU annually
– Bulk cargo terminals with pneumatic and mechanical unloading systems
– Refrigerated container storage and connections
– Covered and open storage warehouses totaling 45,000 square meters
Technical Specifications:
Pointe Noire Port offers exceptional maritime access with a maximum navigational draft of 50 meters, accommodating ultra-large commercial vessels and modern maritime tonnage. The approach channel maintains a consistent depth of 16.5 meters, ensuring reliable navigation for deep-draft vessels.
Operational characteristics include:
– Maximum vessel length: 350 meters
– Turning basin diameter: 600 meters
– Tidal range: Approximately 2.5 meters
– 24/7 pilotage and vessel traffic management services
– Advanced navigational support and meteorological monitoring
Services & Operations:
The port provides comprehensive maritime support services:
– Marine fuel (IFO 380, MGO) available from multiple bunkering stations
– Ship repair and maintenance facilities
– Customs clearance and documentation support
– Integrated logistics and intermodal transport connections
– Advanced security screening and international compliance protocols
Specialized services include refrigerated container handling, hazardous cargo management, and specialized bulk cargo processing for petroleum, minerals, and agricultural products.
Commercial Information:
Competitive port advantages:
– Strategic location serving Central African trade corridors
– Competitive port tariffs compared to regional alternatives
– Modern infrastructure supporting international maritime standards
– Direct connections to national road and rail networks
– Established relationships with major global shipping consortia
Conclusion:
Pointe Noire Port represents a sophisticated maritime infrastructure critical to Congo’s international trade ecosystem. Its advanced facilities, strategic geographic positioning, and comprehensive service offerings make it an optimal port of call for vessels engaged in West African maritime commerce, particularly for petroleum, mineral, and containerized cargo operations.
Recommended for: Petroleum logistics, mineral exports, containerized freight, and regional trade distribution networks.
CGPNR
Stop wasting time — streamline your pre-fixing process and move bulk vessel cargo faster than ever.
