Port Overview
Diego Suarez is a Medium-sized Port. The types of vessels regularly calling at DIEGO SUAREZ are Fishing Vessel (30%), General Cargo (15%), Oil Products Tanker (5%). The maximum length of the vessels recorded to having entered this port is 229 meters.
The maximum draught is 8.8 meters. The maximum Deadweight is 79403t.
This port has long time been the third busiest port of Madagascar and the centre of social activity of the citizen.
Today, it is specialized on container handling and most of the fishing companies have stop their activities decreasing consequently the vitality of the port.
- Water depth of 8.5 m at the berth is sufficient for relevant vessel / feeder traffic
- RoRo operation is possible with side- and quarter-ramp vessels
- Passage into the bay for larger vessels may be critical
- Road connections to the South in bad condition
- Berth is feasible for both breakbulk and RoRo operations (upon vessel acceptance)
- Ships gear mandatory, no berth cranes
- 2 very small operational tug for berthing assistance
- Small coaster and landing craft can also be found alongside in the tugs docking area
The PFOI (Pêche et Froid de l'Océan Indien) and La Saline (a salt factory) still operate it, as does the SECREN (Société d'Exploitation, de Construction et Réparations Navales) - which is in fact the former DCAN (Direction of Constructions and Naval Weapons).
Port website: This port has no specific website available
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
MADAGASCAR |
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Province or District |
ANTSIRANANA |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
DIEGO SUAREZ N/A |
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Port's Complete Name |
PORT OF ANTSIRANANA |
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Latitude |
-12.268972° |
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Longitude |
49.288464° |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
APMF (Agence Portuaire Maritime et Fluviale) |
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Management Contact Person |
APMF Regional Director: Mr Jean Paul Rabilahy |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Antsiranana Arrachart Airport Air Madagascar: Dzaoudzi, La Réunion, Antananarivo, Mahajanga, Sambava Ewa Air : Dzaoudzi |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
CMDMD: Stevedoring for MSC container line / contact@cmdmd.mg
COMADIE / SGTPSM: Stevedoring for CGA-CGM container line / comadiecompte@moov.mg
SMOI PT: Steering / boatage / smoi.mar@moov.mg
SOMAPOR: Manufacture of metal cans
PFOI: Fishing and storage / 020 82 221 21
CSM: Salt Company / 020 82 293 94
GASY NET: Scanner control / mgdiego@sgs.com
LPSA: Setting up pipe line / contact@logpetro.com
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
Going in line with a further containerization of ports, the Port of Antsiranana was converted from a multipurpose facility to an almost exclusive container terminal. Sheds and warehouses on the berth have been demolished in favour of storage area for containers.
Two container lines (MSC and CMA/CGM) are serving the port, the cargo mainly transhipped in Port Louis / Mauritius. The terminal is in a good condition and the storage of the containers is handled in a proper manner.
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From December to June |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
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Other Comments |
Cyclonic season from February to May |
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Handling Figures for 2021 |
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Vessel Calls |
290 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
6200 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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Bulk (MT) |
157663 (total Bulk and break bulk) / no detail available |
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Break bulk (MT) |
157663 (total Bulk and break bulk) / no detail available |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Container handling productivity is between 12 and 18 containers / hour with two cranes.
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
307 |
8.5 |
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Container Berth |
N/A |
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Silo Berth |
N/A |
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Berthing Tugs |
N/A |
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Water Barges |
N/A |
General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/A |
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Other Imports |
N/A |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the government (APMF).
No fixed cranes, gantries or transtainers are available; the stacking is done by reach-stackers only.
The mobile handling equipment is shared by the two stevedore companies COMADIE and CMDMD.
For loading / unloading of containers vessels ship’s gear is mandatory. The feeder vessels calling the Madagascan ports are normally equipped with two cranes, limited in size in order to fit into other ports apart from Antsiranana, too. Container handling productivity is between 12 and 18 containers / hour with two cranes.
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
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Container Gantries |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 |
Good condition |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
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Transtainer |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
6 x 2.5 tons 2 x 15 tons 2 x 10 tons |
Good condition |
Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
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Other Capacity Details |
Dangerous goods |
Dangerous goods |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
150 |
N/A |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
N/A |
N/A |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
Customs are available on site at any time for any declaration/clearance and can process to visa delivery on arrival.
In emergency situations, the custom procedure can be streamlined. 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
N/A
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
N/A
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
2 |
1 x 2,700 1 x 2,800 |
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General Cargo |
1 |
CMDMD : 3,500 CO.MA.DIE : 3,200 |
Stevedoring
There are two stevedore companies COMADIE and CMDMD for the two container lines (MSC and CMA/CGM) which are serving the port.
Both stevedore companies charge the same rates to their customers.
CMDMD – MSC containers
COMADIE – CGA CGM containers
Hinterland Information
N/A
Port Security
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
Level 1 |
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Police Boats |
Yes (BANA) (Base Navale de la Marine Nationale) |
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Fire Engines |
No |
