Port Overview
The port of Antalaha is the second biggest of the SAVA region after Vohemar.
This port is not able to receive containers or to do international shipment but local cabotage with Toamasina and local product transfer (vanilla, cloves…) ensure enough activity to keep the port busy all year long.
The SAMA Company (Henry Fraise subsidiary) is in charge of the port management.
While the port is still operational, it suffers of a lack of maintenance and the SAMA is advocating to get funds to consolidate and rehabilitate the berths.
The port is also suffering with a silting problem at the docking ramp level and needs to be dragged to receive bigger “beachers” boats.
Today, because of the shallow waters, only vessels with a draft of less than 1m80 can berth in Antalaha.
RoRo operation is possible with side- and quarter-ramp vessels.
Port website: This port has no specific website
Key port information may also be found at: Port of Antalaha MGANM map, contact details and vessel arrivals by Maritime Database (maritime-database.com)
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Madagascar |
Province or District |
Antsiranana |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Antalaha N/A |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of ANTALAHA |
Latitude |
-14.901217° |
Longitude |
50.282216° |
Managing Company or Port Authority
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SAMA (Société D’Acconage et de Manutention d’Antalaha) |
Management Contact Person |
APMF Port Officer : Mr RAKOTONIRINA Alain +26132 07 160 64 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Sambava Airport: 90 km Only domestic flights Antananarivo and Antsiranana
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Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The SAMA has the global concession and manages all types of activities at the port level: safety, handling, and material / facilities management.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From December to June |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
n/a |
Other Comments |
Cyclonic season from February to May |
Handling Figures for 2022 |
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Vessel Calls |
384 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 |
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Bulk (MT) |
29 000 |
Break bulk (MT) |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
See point 2.1 Port Assessment for the reference price list
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
2 |
115 m 62 m |
1 m 80 |
N/A |
Container Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Silo Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Berthing Tugs |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Water Barges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Main quay |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Main Quay |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/A |
Other Imports |
N/A |
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? Governement APMF
The port equipment and facilities are owned by SAMA (privately) and are managed by its own staff.
Equipment |
Available
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Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
2 x 3t |
Conventional mobile crane (small), of low capacity, in good condition, used for handling assistance. |
Reachstacker |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Transtainer |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Forklifts |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
N/A |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
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Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
Customs Guidance
Customs are available on site; they are mainly doing the regulation of loading and unloading.
For more information on customs in Madagascar, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information here.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
The 2 conventional berth on the level of the port can received all types of cargo: bagged cargo, break-bulk and bulk.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
All activities of grain and bulk handling are done manually by Dockers, with possibility of a crane assistance.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
SAMA has a warehouse located nearest at the port for temporary storage of FRETs. This is in good condition, accessible to trucks and can store all categories of conventional cargo (which does not require specific installation). The storage cost is 5000 Ar / Tonnes / 15 days.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged and General Cargo |
1 |
200 m2 (500T max) |
Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
n/a |
Stevedoring
All handling activities / stevedoring at the level of the port can either be done by SAMA either by the receiver but SAMA rates are much higher than if negotiated directly with the Dockers.
Hinterland Information
The Antalaha port is only connected to the hinterland destinations by road within the SAVA region.
All types of truck can have access on the port and his berth.
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
n/a |
Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |