Algeria
2.1.1 Algeria Port of Algiers

Port Overview

The Port of Algiers serves several wilayas (districts) of the country due to its strategic location. Open to the Mediterranean Sea, the port of Algiers is in the northwest part of the Bay of Algiers.

Port website: https://www.portalger.com.dz/

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country Algeria
Province or District

Algiers

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port Algiers
Port's Complete Name Algiers Port / Portuaire d’Alger
Latitude 36.83333
Longitude 3.03333
Managing Company or Port Authority Entreprise Portuaire d’ALGER (EPAL)
Management Contact Person N/A
Nearest airport and airlines with frequent international arrivals / departures International Airport Houari Boumediene - Algiers

Port Picture

 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

There are two refits for ship repair operated by ERENAV which has a series of workshops at the dock No. 16. Both facilities are facing the dock No. 13, which is operated by the Algerian Navy. There is a Sonelgaz power station at the rear dock 26.

Meditram operates a power station to support the infrastructure at Algiers port and to its surrounding area.

Located at Pier No. 26, the block park covers an area of 20,000 m² and has a work wharf for berthing pontoons and barges. The Office of Lighthouse Authorities (OSNM) is responsible for marking the Algerian coast by visual, sound and wireless, the ONSM has at dock level 26 workshops and a berth for his gear. The company of fats COGRAL currently operates 03 production units located behind the docks 32 & 36. These three units occupy a total area of 6.5 ha. They are connected to the dock # 36 by receiving pipes raw edible oils. A Vertical grain silo situated at 35/1 dock, grain elevator operated by CATO, has a storage capacity of 30,000 tons and equipped with 02 pumps sucking cranes for unloading grain .it occupies a total area of 8500 m². The port of Algiers has storage areas for goods (open ground). These areas mainly distributed along the ferry docks and intended for the storage of goods unloaded from ships. The total storage capacity (in stores) is equivalent to 270 000 m².

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

Port Performance

Seasonal Constraints

 

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

No

N/A

Major Import Campaigns

No

N/A

Other Comments

N/A

Handling Figures for 2019

Vessel Calls

2200

Container Traffic (TEUs)

444,621

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk

Bulk (MT)

N/A

Break bulk (MT)

N/A

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please refer to this document from the Ministry of Transport website.

 

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length (m)

Maximum Draft (m)

Comments

Conventional Berth

N/A N/A N/A

N/A

Container Berth

N/A N/A N/A

N/A

Silo Berth

N/A N/A N/A

N/A

Berthing Tugs

N/A N/A N/A

N/A

Water Barges

N/A N/A N/A

N/A

Draught: Ranging from 6 meters to 10 meters, these drafts allow the port of Algiers to accommodate ships carrying up to 25,000 tons of cargo.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

N/A

Exports - Bagged Cargo

N/A

Imports and Exports - RoRo

N/A

Other Imports

N/A

Port Handling Equipment

The Container Terminal is managed by DP World UAE since 2009 as a concession. There are a multitude of specialized facilities located inside the port and mainly operated by public companies.

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

Yes

10

N/A

Container Gantries

Yes

10 to 12

N/A

Mobile Cranes

Yes

20

N/A

Reach stacker

Yes

10

N/A

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

No

N/A N/A

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

Yes

10

N/A

Transtainer

Yes

10

N/A

Forklifts

Yes

100

N/A

Container Facilities

Received in 1998, the Container Terminal covers an area of 30.3 hectares. It has two (03) 300 ml berths with a draft of 9.00 to 11.00 meters.
It has:
     01 center stuffing and stripping 4.800 m²;
     01 2.000 m² maintenance workshop;
     01 1.000 m² park gear;
     01 administrative building 2.400 m²;
     01 checkpoint.

 

Facilities

20 ft.

40 ft.

Container Facilities Available

Yes

Yes

Container Freight Station (CFS)

N/A N/A

Refrigerated Container Stations

N/A N/A

Other Capacity Details

N/A N/A

Daily Take Off Capacity
(Containers per Day)

N/A N/A

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

N/A N/A

Emergency Take-off Capacity

N/A

N/A

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per Shift)

N/A N/A

 

Customs Guidance

Goods must meet the following conditions:

  1. Originate from non-governmental individuals or organizations;
  2. Be transported by Algerian transport companies except when these companies do not serve the shipment area.
  3. In the case of use of foreign shipping companies, the following conditions must be met:
    1. The transport not be for profit;
    2. The costs of transport be undertaken by the donor;
    3. The donors must moreover opt to use the ports or airports closest to the destinations of the goods.

 

Goods must bear the following identifying marks:

  1. The type and brand of the product;
  2. The name and address of the donor, and type of institution if applicable;
  3. The name and address of the beneficiary, and type of institution if applicable;
  4. Expiry dates of perishable products Goods originating from Algerian organizations established abroad must transit through the relevant Algerian consulates.

 

Goods may be imported as humanitarian aid if they are designated for any of the following uses:

  1. Pedagogical and cultural activities, scientific research, sport, and public service activities;
  2. Free distribution and other uses with humanitarian ends;
  3. or activities aimed at the prevention of, and the fight against, pollution.

Approved charitable organizations appear on the list set by the inter-ministerial order of 22/11/94.

Algeria has increased liberalization of its export-import trade with foreign countries. However, the country is levying customs duties on certain high-level products in order to protect its national production. All import and export operations involving goods and services have to be domiciled with a bank.

Customs duties

The Algerian customs tariff is the same as that of the harmonized system of Brussels. The normal level of customs duty is not higher than 25%. However, some goods are subject to much higher duty which is around 40 to 50%. Some products are not taxed at all or taxed at a very low rate (3.7 or 15%).

 For more information on customs in Algeria, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

 

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

The port is organized into three (03) zones:

  • North Zone: Delimited by the fishery and the Harbor Master's office (from quay 1 to 11);
  • Center Zone: Bounded by refit forms and the Container terminal (from platform 16 to 25);
  • South Zone: Delimited by the Container Terminal and the East breakwater (from platform 30 to 37).

The three (03) zones are not communicating but connected from the outside by land (outside the port fence).

Designation

Linear (ml)

Draft initial (m)

Number of positions

Assignment

Nature of activity

01

140.00

02.70

01

Fishing

Fishing

02

38.00

05.90

01

Fishing

Fishing

03

121.00

03.75

01

Fishing

Fishing

04

278.00

06.00

01

Fishing

Fishing

05

174.00

06.50

01

Various

Commercial

06

137.00

09.60

01

Various

Commercial

07

185.00

06.80

01

Various

Commercial

08

262.50

08.00

02

Various

Commercial

09

288.00

09.20

02

Various

Commercial

10

125.00

10.00

01

Various

Commercial

11

300.00

09.00

02

Passengers

Passengers

12

140.00

08.00

01

Towing

Servitude

13

166.80

09.20

01

Ship Repair

Servitude

14

175.00

10.00

01

Ship Repair

Servitude

15

124.00

07.30

01

Ship Repair

Servitude

16

216.00

08.30

02

Ship Repair

Servitude

17

221.50

07.30

01

Various

Commercial

18

276.00

07.30

02

CTC / Miscellaneous

Commercial

19

110.00

06.30

01

CTC / Miscellaneous

Commercial

20

300.00

08.00

02

Various

Commercial

21

190.00

06.50

01

Various

Commercial

22

555.80

08.40

03

Various

Commercial

22 PC

145.00

08.80

01

CTC

Commercial

23

360.00

07.00

03

Various

Commercial

23 PC

145.00

09.00

01

Various

Commercial

24/25

207.00

06.00

02

Various

Commercial

26

398.00

06.00

02

Grain / Fuel

Commercial

30

337.00

10.50

02

CTC

Commercial

31

459.70

09.50

03

CTC / Bitumen

Commercial

32

173.00

07.00

01

Miscellaneous / Fuel

Commercial

33

435.00

09.00

03

CTC

Commercial

34

171.00

09.50

01

CTC

Commercial

35

475.00

09.00

03

Cereals

Commercial

36

170.00

07.00

01

Various

Commercial

37

610.00

10.30

03

P. Oil tankers

Commercial

Total: 36

8609.80

 

 

 

 

Main Storage Terminal

The port of Algiers has a total storage area of 282,000 m², representing 24% of the total surface evenly distributed among the three geographical areas of the port and welcoming merchandise, with 12 stores of 50,000 m². This capability allows storage of 120,000 tons of goods, while the average monthly volume landed is now 800,000 tons.

Received in 1998, the Container Terminal covers an area of 30.3 hectares. It has two 300 m berths with a draft of 9.00 to 11.00 metres. It has:    

  • Stuffing and stripping center (4,800 m²);
  • Maintenance workshop (2,000m²);
  • Park gear (1,000 m²);
  • Administrative building (2,400 m²);
  • Checkpoint.

The terminal in the port of Algiers container is operated by DPWORLD UAE since 2009 as a concession.

Port Security

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

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

1

Police Boats

Yes

Fire Engines

Yes

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