Angola
2.1.2 Angola Port of Namibe

2.1.3 Angola Port of Namibe

Port Overview

Namibe is the third largest port in Angola and the leading freight gateway to the south of Angola. The terminal is strategically located to serve importers in the provinces of Cunene, Huambo, Huila and Kuando Kubango. This port has two terminals, i.e. a container terminal and a mining terminal. The mining terminal acts as the main fuel and lubricant terminal for Sonangol. Developments at the port of Namibe was made possible with assistance from the Japanese government. This port remains a focal point of Japan’s developmental interests in Angola. Port website: https://portodonamibe.co.ao/

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


Port Location and Contact

Country

Angola

Province or District

Namibe

Nearest Town or City

with Distance from Port

Namibe

Port's Complete Name

Porto do Namibe

Latitude

15º 11 S

Longitude

12º 08´ E

Managing Company or Port Authority

Empresa Portuária Do Namibe

Management Contact Person

PCA – Eng. Antonio Samuel


Geral@Portodonamibe.Co.Ao

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures


7 km distant Airport Weliwítschia Mirabilis and at 155 km the International Airport of Lubango.

TAAG

Port Picture

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(pier 1) used for tug & fish boats is length 275m and draft of 3m; (pier 2) used for international/coastal and passenger vessels the length 130m and draft of 6.1m ; (pier 3)dedicated only for international vessels with a length of 480m draft of 10.5 m

Port Performance

Seasonal Constraints

 

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

September to April

Major Import Campaigns

No

n/a

Other Comments

 n/a



Handling Figures for 2021

Vessel Calls

NA

Container Traffic (TEUs)

NA

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021

Bulk (MT)

NA

Break bulk (MT)

NA

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Port tariffs are national therefore, valid for Angolan ports. 

Porto do Namibe Website

See more details on discharge rates under SOGESTER Terminal manager for General cargo and Container operations under TERMINALS 

Regulamento de tarifas portuárias

Berthing Specifications

The port has 875 meters berth, divided into 3 zones, the largest of which is 480 mts. The maximum permissible draft is 10 meters (zone 3), gradually decreasing towards the inner bay.


Type of Berth

Quantity

Length

(m)

Maximum

Draft (m)

 

Conventional/Container Berth

1

243 m

9.5 m


Conventional/Container Berth

1

400 m

N/A


Silo Berth

No




Berthing Tugs

1

 275m

 3m


Water Barges

No





General Cargo Handling Berths


Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

N/A

Exports - Bagged Cargo

N/A

Imports and Exports - RoRo

N/A

Total Imports Break Bulk

2,667 tons in 2016

524.8 tons 1st trimester 2017

Port Handling Equipment

All port equipment is managed by the concessionary SOGESTER  see under Terminals

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

3

From 5/15 tons

N/A Port Authority equipment

Container Gantries

No

n/a

n/a

Mobile Cranes

No

n/a

n/a

Reachstacker

Yes

8

Good condition SOGESTER

Tugmaster

Yes

5

Good condition SOGESTER

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

 No

n/a

n/a

Transtainer

No

n/a

n/a

Forklifts

Yes

3

Good condition SOGESTER

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

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)

6 crane handling movements per hour working time 24 hrs/7 days as per Terminal private manager SOGESTER

same

Customs Guidance

Advisable to have all cargo documents required 72 hours prior vessel’s arrival. See details under the Angola Customs section: 1.3 Angola Customs Information

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL – concessionary SOGESTER

Sogester informed that in practice the operational quayside at the moment is about 243m/draft 9.5m of the total 480 m of zone 3.

In terms of performance from the previous 3 crane movements/hr and half day working time SOGESTER claims to have improved the working schedule up to 3 gangs/shift/24hrs/7days as well   they improved to the actual 6 crane movements/hr for general cargo and 8 crane movements for containers.

Sogester equipment 8 Reachstackers; 5 Tugmasters; 3 forklifts

With no specialized pier dedicated to Ro-Ro berthing and operations are possible at the container pier (1) at Namibe port 

Main Storage Terminal

Storage Type

Number of Storage Facilities

Area (m2)

Bagged Cargo

0

n/a

Refrigerated Cargo

0

n/a

General Cargo

0

n/a

Stevedoring

Company Name: TRANSCINTER (Main partner SOGESTER following up by UNICARGAS terminals) Sr. Apolinario.Silva@outlook.pt Operations Manager mobile 923452167 Deputy Mr RuiSantos (rui.transtiva@gmail.com) mobile 923607766. Is a private Angolan company and the largest

Private Company name: Transcinter following up the set up with Sogester (Luanda port) same have been replicated Namibe port. Provide Insurance against incidents occurred while on duty to all labours, transport subsidy and with/or not support from Sogester provides tregular technical training for different areas of stevedoring.

Transinter also provides outsourcing of drivers for all port cranes.  

Hinterland Information

All break bulk cargo is discharged direct on truck up to end destination while for containerized cargo (including reefers) can be accommodated in the port container yard and/or at the dry port in transit prior being lift up to the destination. There are direct railway links from port up to Menongue however is likely that cargo off-take are done using road transportation due to small import tonnage therefore, avoiding unnecessary transhipment points.   

Port Security

Situation considered as normal 

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

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

1

Police Boats

Yes

Fire Engines

Yes / No




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