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2.1.4 Tanzania Port of Zanzibar
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Port Overview

The Port of Malindi, Zanzibar is managed by the Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) and its regulation is the responsibility of Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA). ZMA is performs similar functions as SUMATRA for the continental ports.

The port has one deep water quay with a length of 240 metres and the draft is 10 meters. The port counts a second smaller quay (9 meters), which is used for passengers’ vessels, ferries and small cargo boat.

Key port information can also be found at:

Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Zanzibar 

Port Location and Contact

Country

Tanzania

Province or District

Zanzibar

Nearest Town or City

with Distance from Port

Stone Town

0 km

Port's Complete Name

Port of Malindi

Latitude

-6.161944

Longitude

39.18833

Managing Company or Port Authority

Zanzibar Port Corporation

Management Contact Person

Abdalla Juma Abdalla, Director General

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Stone Town, Zanzibar

International Carriers: Arkia Israel Airlines, Condor, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly540, flydubai, Israir, Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines, Mango, Meridiana, Neos, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Precision Air, Qatar Airways, Sun d’Or, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines.

Port Picture


Both berths are visible on the picture: the one for the large cargo vessels (left back) and the one dedicated to ferries (right front). Also, the port area is shared with the private fishing boats.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

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

Port Performance

The activities at the port have been increasing over the last few years. In 2016, they recorded 60,000 containers transiting by the port or the equivalent of 75,000 TEU including the break bulk cargo. In average, 130 vessels transit through the port of Melinda. Vessels up to 200 meters of length and 10 meters draft can berth. The port rarely encounters congestion problems. However, during the rainy season, the loading/offloading operations can be affected. The average waiting time between arrival and berthing is 2 to 3 days.

Seasonal Constraints

 

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

From March to June

Major Import Campaigns

No

 

Other Comments

 

Handling Figures for 2016

Vessel Calls

130

Container Traffic (TEUs)

75,000

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2016

Bulk (MT)

n/a

Break bulk (MT)

n/a

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following document: http://shipco.go.tz/zanzibarporttarif.pdf

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length

(m)

Maximum

Draft (m)

Comments

Conventional Berth

1

200

30

The berth is used for both break bulk and container activities.

Container Berth

     

 

Silo Berth

No

   

 

Berthing Tugs

No

   

 

Water Barges

No

   

 

The port has only one berth dedicated to sea ships. The other berth, which has a length of 10 meters, is for passenger and ferries.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

Deep water quay (only one at the port)

Exports - Bagged Cargo

Deep water quay (only one at the port)

Imports and Exports - RoRo

No

Other Imports

n/a

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment is owned by the port of Malindi. If necessary, it is also possible to rent equipment from a private company but usually, the capacity of the port in term of handling equipment is sufficient.

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

No

   

Container Gantries

No

   

Mobile Cranes

Yes

2

75 tons mobile Harbour crane and 20 tons Grove, plus a 5 tons Grove Crane

Reachstacker

Yes

5

3 Kalmars 45 tons and 2 Ferraines

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

No

   

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

No

   

Transtainer

No

   

Forklifts

Yes

7

3.5 tons to 7 tons and 16 tons capacity

Container Facilities

The port has one containers yard where can be stocked 2,000 containers.

Facilities

20 ft

40 ft

Container Facilities Available

Yes

Yes

Container Freight Station (CFS)

No

No

Refrigerated Container Stations

No

No

Other Capacity Details

   

Daily Take Off Capacity
(Containers per Day)

90% of all containers are stripped within the port area thus they do not leave the port area.

 

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

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Emergency Take-off Capacity

n/a

n/a

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per Shift)

n/a

n/a

Customs Guidance

Since they are no congestion problem at the port, the customs process is usually done within 48 hours, if the documents are ready. Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA) is responsible of the custom regulation. The customs clearance offices are located in the port area and the working hours are the same as administrative activities of port authority.

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

Customs Guidance

Since they are no congestion problem at the port, the customs process is usually done within 48 hours, if the documents are ready. Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA) is responsible of the custom regulation. The customs clearance offices are located in the port area and the working hours are the same as administrative activities of port authority.

For more information on customs in TANZANIA, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 1.3 Customs Information here.  

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

Port of Malindi is a multipurpose terminal handling transit passengers, cargo and containers. Since the port area is limited and the 2 berths are next to each other (one for cargo, the other one for ferries and passengers’ boats), it makes the port management more complex.

Grain and Bulk Handling

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Main Storage Terminal

There is no storage within the perimeter of the port for bulk or break-bulk cargo. There are two port sheds that are used for the storage of imported motor vehicles. The quay for the imports of regional imports has limited customs shed space for the temporary storage of any items that are imparted from the region and are delayed pending final clearances. Import containers are stripped in ‘stacks‘ and the contents of the containers are loaded direct to road vehicles which then transport the customs cleared items out of the Port.

Empty containers are presently being stored in an open area which is approximately 50 metres from the Harbor entrance, the area is uneven and said to have a capacity for 2,000 TEU on a ground space of 26,400 m2, the area is on open ground with no fencing or security thus unsuitable for the stooge of laden containers.

Stevedoring

Stevedoring activities are provided by ZPC and mainly include the wharfage fees and the lifting of the containers.

Hinterland Information

The transport out of the port is mainly assumed by trucks.

Port Security

All persons working within the port area are ‘badged ‘, security at the gateway has a strong presence. Although the entire port is fenced, access by sea through the Dow / Small craft jetty may be considered as a weakness in the system.

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

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

1

Police Boats

Yes – One police marine boat

Fire Engines

Yes – Tug boat fire ambulancy. There is also a fire station inside the port.

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