Port Overview
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The Port of Moulin de Haiti is a private bulk terminal, equipped specifically for grain and specialising in wheat. There is a mill as an integral part of the port. Wheat is processed into flour and bagged on site. The port is occasionally used for rice imports and was previously used for imports of animal feed such as soy and corn. The port is immediately adjacent to Port Lafito container port.
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Haiti |
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Province or District |
Ouest Department |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Port-au-Prince 20km |
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Port's Complete Name |
Les Moulins d’Haiti |
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Latitude |
18.690654 |
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Longitude |
-72.357125 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Seabourne |
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Management Contact Person |
Director – Claude-Marcel Grand Pierre +509 32311090 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Toussaint Louverture Port-au-Prince International Airport |
Berthing Specifications
There is a single berth oriented to NW /SE. It is exposed to both prevailing Easterlies and Westerly seabreezes. The dock has excellent fenders. The port is well equipped for handling loose bulk grain and is not suitable for other cargo operations due to the dock machinery in place. There are ships approximately once every 2 months.
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Type of Berth |
# |
Length (m) |
Height of berth from sea level |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
170m |
2.7m |
Reported to be 10m |
Good fenders and bollards in place |
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Roro Berth |
0 |
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Container Berth |
0 |
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Silo Berth |
1 |
170 |
2.7m |
Reported to be 10m |
The conventional/silo berth are the same berth |
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Berthing Tugs |
0 |
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Water Barges |
0 |
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Port Handling Equipment
There is extensive cargo handling equipment for bulk grain. Ships are discharged using grabs into hoppers. Conveyors connect hoppers to various silos. There is a weighbridge at the port entrance.
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Grabs |
Yes |
3 |
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Hoppers |
Yes |
4 |
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Bagging machines |
Yes |
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Bobcats |
Yes |
2 |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
various |
In warehouses |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
4 for flour |
2 for other grains |
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Transtainer |
No |
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Storage Facilities
There is a large well-maintained warehouse facility, located just outside the port. It is a substantial cement building with a tin roof. It has a smooth cement floor and good natural light and ventilation. Solid steel double sliding doors. Doors with hard stands and sheltered eaves are on 3 sides. The compound is fenced and guarded.
Dimensions
Length: 213m.
Width: 120m
Middle height: 10,6m
Side Height: 7,2m
Monthly rental is USD15,000.
There are numerous vertical silos in the port compound with a capacity 51000 MT of wheat. There is a large flat silo adjacent to the dock.
Security
The port has 24/7 security guards on duty. The uniformed guards were attentive both at the gate and inside the facility.
The port is surrounded by a 2.5m high wire fence topped with coiled barbed wire. There is one entrance though a sliding steel gate.
The port has its own powerplant and water treatment plant. Power and water are supplied to the neighbouring village.
Port Access
There is good access to the port. The local village is supported by mill and many locals are employed in the port.
