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Democratic Republic of Congo - 2.1.15 Democratic Republic of Congo Port of Kalémie
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Port Overview

Port Location and Contacts

 

Country

The Democratic Republic of Congo

Province or District

Tanganyka

Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km)

Name: Kalémie km: n/a

Port's Complete Name

Port de Kalémie

Latitude

-5.946942

Longitude

29.20168

Managing Company or Port Authority

SNCC (Société Nationale Chemins de fer du Congo)

Management Contact Person

Guy Poly EMENE Lyela

Directeur Division Transport Région Grands Lacs

+243 813134848 / +243 97015687

emeneiyla@gmail.com


Dieudonné KATONTOKA KYAPUSWIKE

Directeur Coordination Exploitation kalémie

+243 814070492 / +243 970058599

dieudokatos@gmail.com  

Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations

 

Airport Name: n/a

Airlines: n/a

NB: the main port connected with Kalémie, with weekly schedule, is Kigoma in Tanzania (cement, construction materials, flour, salt, sugar, fuel). The second one is Poulungu in Zambia (oil, sugar).

All border governmental agencies have an office: DGDA / OCC / DGM / POLICE.

The seaport is fully operational, with hours from 0730 to 1630. It does not operate during the night.
Cargo storage facilities are available. 

Access to the port by road requires rehabilitation, which is expected presently through local financing. Access via railway is in good condition. 

 

Additional Contacts

 

  
 

Customs

  
 

THOMAS
  LUMBU LWAMBA

  
 

+243 815201600

  
 

+243 977444741

  
 
  
 

Immigration

  
 

BAMPA
  JEAN

  
 

+243 814626365

  
 
 

Cargo
 Storage facilities

  

MANUANA
  RICHARD

  
 

+243 970015698

  
 

+243 816653729

  
 
  
 

Seaport
Security

  

SONGA
  LUSAMBIA

  
 

+243 818551766

  
 
  
 

Stevedoring

  
 

MANUANA
  RICHARD

  
 

+243 970015698

  
 
 

+243 816653729

  
 

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

4.4 Democratic Republic of Congo Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Handling Figures Bulk

Year: 2014

Bulk (MT)

 65.599 MT

Berthing Specifications

Berth & maximum draft: 388m length & 6m depth. The berths are operational yet require rehabilitation - the World Bank plans to finance the extension of the berths by 500m. 

Port Handling Equipment

The unloading and loading areas, and the cargo handling areas are fully operational. 

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

 Yes

5 dock cranes: TITAN / ACMT / DERRICK models

 (from 3 up to 40 tons)

In poor condition, hardly serviceable

Dockside Crane 

No

 1 dock crane: LOCATELI model (65 mt)

 New, available starting May 2017

The WFP office has a mobile crane which can be rented through the Service Provision unit.

Container Facilities 

Container Facilities 

Port: 1: 950 m2
2: 1,260 m2
Train Station: 1: 1,826 m2
2: 1,875 m2

 

 

Port Cargo Equipment Available

 

Kalémie port has shipboard cranes, dockside cranes, and forklifts available. 

Customs Guidance

Customs services are available at Kalémie port.

1.3 Democratic Republic of Congo Customs Information

Hinterland Information

Tanganyka SNCC fleet:

  • Motorized: 2 units (500 & 600 Tons)
  • Barges 10 units (capacity: 227/477/497/547/885/900/977 tons)

Tanganyka private fleet:

  • 22 motorized units from 100 to 1,500 tons capacity
  • 3 barges from 550 to 885 tons capacity

All vessels (SNCC and private) navigating on Tanganyka lake.

 

Port Security 

Port security is operational - the area is fenced, well-lit, patrolled by guards, and has alert procedures in place. The port also has fire services present. 

 

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