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 |
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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 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
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 |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
September to April |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
n/a |
Other Comments |
n/a |
Handling Figures for 2021 |
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Vessel Calls |
NA |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
NA |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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Bulk (MT) |
NA |
Break bulk (MT) |
NA |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Port tariffs are national therefore, valid for Angolan ports.
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) |
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Conventional/Container Berth |
1 |
243 m |
9.5 m |
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Conventional/Container Berth |
1 |
400 m |
N/A |
|
Silo Berth |
No |
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|
Berthing Tugs |
1 |
275m |
3m |
|
Water Barges |
No |
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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 |
n/a |
n/a |
Number of Reefer Stations |
n/a |
n/a |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
Off take Capacity of Gang 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 |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes / No |