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Port Overview 

The Boma Port managed by SCTP is the second largest port in the country. Built on the right bank of the Congo River, the port is 685 meters long and fitted with four quays. The port handles  containers, general cargo, bulk and RoRo.  

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Democratic Republic of Congo  

Province or District 

Kongo Central 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port 

Boma

Port's Complete Name 

Port International de Boma 

Latitude 

-5.858333 

Longitude 

13.10278 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

SCTP (Société Commerciale des Transports et des Ports) 

Management Contact Person 

Directeur Coordinateur : Jean Paul YUKU NDIBA BIN  
+ 243 898 383 213 jeanpaulyuku@gmail.com 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

n/a 

Port Picture

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image-20230705104503-17Zone B - Vehicle parking

image-20230705104503-18Zone B - OCC workshop to control vehicle

 

image-20230705104503-19Zone A - Quay #1 to #4 with storage facilities

image-20230705104503-23 Zone D - Container yard area

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Most of the companies operating at SCTP Boma Port are forwarding agents (E.g., Connexafrica, Bolloré Logistics) and trucking companies. 
 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List and 4.8 Transporters Contact List.

Port Performance 

SCTP Boma Port activity is currently low due to the cancelation of commercial contracts (food) and shipping companies  such as CMA-CGM who ended their stopovers here.  

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

Yes 

From October to May 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

n/a 

 

Handling Figures for 2021 

Vessel Calls 

45 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

770 

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional 

530 

Berths #1 to #3 

Container 

155 

Berth #4  

Silo Berth 

n/a 

 

 

 

Berthing Tugs 

n/a 

 

 

 

Water Barges 

n/a 

 

 

 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

Berth #1 to #4 

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

Other Imports 

Port Handling Equipment 

Port handling equipment is managed by SCTP.

Equipment 

Available 

 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Dockside Crane 

Yes 

Not in service 

Reach stacker 

Yes 

In service 

Forklifts 

Yes 

10 units, lifting 4 to 16 tons 

In service 

Container Gantries 

No 

 

 

Mobile Cranes 

No 

 

 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

No 

 

 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 

No 

 

 

Transtainer 

No 

 

 

Container Facilities  

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

n/a 

n/a 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Hour)  

n/a 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

n/a 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

n/a 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

n/a 

Customs Guidance 

The DGDA (Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises), the OCC (Office Congolais de Contrôle), DGM (Direction Générale de Migration) and PNHF/ SQAV – (Programme National de l'Hygiène aux Frontières / Service de Quarantaine Animale et Végétale) are also represented at SCTP Boma Port. 
 

For more information on customs in Democratic Republic of Congo, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose terminal 

The SCTP Boma Port is a multipurpose terminal allowing the handling of containers, vehicles bulk and break-bulk cargo.  

Main storage terminal 

Storage Type 

Number of Storage Facilities 

Location  

Total Area (m²)  

Bagged Cargo 

Zone A 

40,000 m²  

Refrigerated Cargo 

 

 

Container  

Zone D 

Container yard with a capacity of 1,200 TEUs 

Vehicle  

Zone B 

Parking with a capacity of 2,500 vehicles 

Hinterland Information 

The Boma Port is connected to Kinshasa via Matadi. The 125 kilometres Boma – Matadi (2 hours by car)  paved road is in a good condition and crosses the Congo River at the Matadi Bridge (formerly called Pont Maréchal).  

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Port Security 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes 

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes 

Fire Engines 

Yes 

 

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