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The Port of Toamasina is the first Port of Madagascar. Located in the Atsinanana region is located on the east coast some 370 km from the capital of Madagascar. Located at 18°09 South latitude and 49°25 East longitude, between Ivondro Bay and the long beach that borders the harbor and the Indian Ocean; the Port of Toamasina covers an area of ​​63 hectares. 

The Port of Toamasina is classified as a "Port of National Interest" (PIN) with sufficiently adequate port infrastructure (quay, draft, embankment, storage warehouses), allowing the carrying out of commercial loading and unloading of long-distance ships. 

In accordance with Article 3 of Law No. 2003-025, Decree No. 2004-702 confers on the Port of Toamasina the status of Port of National Interest with autonomous management, delimits its district, creates the Société du Port à gestion Autonome de Toamasina (S.P.A.T.) and authorizes the State to participate in its capital. The Port of Toamasina is subject to an autonomous management mode, hence the name of "Autonomous Management Ports" (PGA) 

A current project of extension will last 4 years and consists in of adding 474 m of quay to the container terminal , rehabilitating the old quays , extending the breakwater (protective dike) of a length of 345m, but also proceed with the coating of the 18 ha embankment for the storage of containers. 

Port web site:https://port-toamasina.com/ (under construction) 

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

 

Port Location and Contact

Country

Madagascar

Province or District

Toamasina

Nearest Town or City

with Distance from Port

Toamasina

distance (km) N/A

Port's Complete Name

Port de Toamasina

Latitude

-18.156797°

Longitude

49.426842°

Managing Company or Port Authority

SPAT (Société du Port à gestion Autonome de Toamasina)

Management Contact Person

Capitaine de port:

Mr Avellin Christian Eddy 

Phone: 020 53 321 55 

Mail: capitainerie@port-toamasina.com 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Toamasina Airport : 7km

Air Madagascar: Antanarivo, Ste Marie, Antalaha, La Réunion

Port Picture

Port of Toamasina View of the port from Pointe Tanio belo 

Extension project of the Port of Toamasina Extension project of the Port of Toamasina: Installation of a 10Ha landfill on the Hastie Reef, including additional embankment and a breakwater – below 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

COMPANY 

DESCRIPTION 

CONTACT 

 

SPAT 

Port management, piloting, towing, boatage 

+261205332155 

spat@port-toamasina.com 

 

MICTSL 

 

Stevedoring (container only) 

+261 20 53 352 04 

info@ictsi.mg 

 

SMMC 

 

Conventional Handling 

 +261 2 05 33 12 63 

info@smmc-company.com 

 

GRT 

 

Oil terminal management 

+261 2 05 39 68 15 

gdp.ac.tamatave@galana.mg 

AMBATOVY 

Mining Company 

+261 32 33 691 40 

webmaster@ambatovy.mg 

APMF 

THE MARITIME AND FLUVIAL PORT AGENCY 

+ 261 32 11 258 99 

apmf@apmf.mg 

 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.2.3 Madagascar Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

The port can accommodate ships with a draft not exceeding 9.5 m and weighing about 50,000 tons. However, work is underway to extend the length of the berth by 450 m which would bring the draft to 15 m. After completion, ships weighing more than 70,000 tons could also dock at the port. 

Current monthly use by WFP 50 TEUs/ month - 1,000 MT/month 

Total cargo handling (m.tons) – 194 169 MT/month 

Total capacity of the port - 20 416 TEUs/month 218 750 MT/month 

(Current extension planning – 2026 - to reach 83 833 TEUs/month 900 000 MT/month ) 

 

Seasonal Constraints

 

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

From December to May

Major Import Campaigns

No

N/A

Other Comments

Work is often delayed by rain. Average fall is 120 in per year

Cyclonic season from February to May

Handling Figures for 2021

Vessel Calls 

1898 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

195,318 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 

Bulk (MT) 

172 155 

Break bulk (MT) 

1 029 364 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link:The collection of port tariffs will be available on the new website soon online.  

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length

(m)

Maximum

Draft (m)

Comments

Conventional Berth

2 

180 

 

200 

8,5 

 

11 

Mall B is also used for RoRo operations 

 

Container Berth

1 

286 

10,5 

 

Silo berth

1 

60 

14 

Platform is 60 m and can welcome 230 m long tankers maximum 

Berthing Tugs

1 

20 

8,5 

 

Water Barges

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

 


General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

Mall B

Mall Ambatovy

Exports - Bagged Cargo

Mall B

Mall Ambatovy

Imports and Exports - RoRo

Mall B

Other Imports

Mall C1

Mall C3

Terminal pétrolier

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment is managed by the government.

The SMMC is managing the handling at the port of Toamasina. 

http://www.smmc-company.com/ 

Equipment 

Available 

Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Dockside Crane 

Yes  

1 x 15 T 

Functioning ok 

Container Gantries 

Yes 

2 x 45 T 

Functioning ok 

Mobile Cranes 

Yes  

2x 100 MT- 2 x120 MT (twin lift) 

41 MT under spreader 

Functioning ok 

Reachstacker 

Yes  

6 x 40 T 

Functioning ok 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

Yes  

1 x 70 T 

Functioning ok 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 

 No 

 

 

Transtainer 

Yes  

2 x 45 T 

Functioning ok 

Forklifts 

Yes  

12 x 2.5 T 

9 x 3 T 

2 x 7 t 

2 x 8 T 

3 x 8.5 T 

1 x 16 T 

Functioning ok 

Container Facilities

On 16 June 2005, Madagascar International Container Terminal Services, Ltd. (MICTSL) signed a 20-year concession with Société de Gestion du Port Autonome de Toamasina (SPAT) for the operation, management, financing, rehabilitation, and development of the container terminal in the Port of Toamasina, on a public-private partnership basis. The Port of Toamasina is Madagascar's main port. The Madagascar International Container Terminal handles over 90 percent of the country's container traffic.   

The concession represents a breakthrough in the Malagasy Government's efforts, backed by the World Bank, to develop a sustainable transport system for the country and, in the case of Toamasina, to equip it with improved container handling facilities designed to facilitate Madagascar’s growing international trade. 

Sector analysts, Ocean Shipping Consultants, forecast a positive outlook for Malagasy import-export container traffic. 

Container traffic is projected to reach in 2025 83 833 TEUs/month (currently 20 416 TEUs/month) 

Madagascar International Container Terminal Services Ltd. is part of ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services, Inc.) group companies created to manage the terminal in Toamasina, Madagascar. ICTSI is a global pioneer in container terminal management and operation having been involved in this activity since the early 1990s. ICTSI is widely acknowledged to be a leading developer in the sector specializing in container terminals in the 50,000 TEU to 1,500,000 TEU range. 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

YES 

YES 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

NO 

NO 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

YES 

YES 

Other Capacity Details 

N/A 

N/A 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

300 to 400 TEUs 

N/A 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

120 

N/A 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

N/A 

N/A 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

N/A 

N/A 

 Customs Guidance

Customs are available on site at any time for any declaration/clearance and can process to visa delivery on arrival. 

In emergency situations, the custom procedure can be streamlined. The cargo, which has been announced electronically prior vessel’s arrival (normal procedure), can be delivered after its discharge directly into the emergency area. The clearance-related administration and fees / duties can be settled afterwards. 

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

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

One berth capable of handling tankers up to 230 m length and 12 m draught. Limiting distance between stern and manifold is 115 m. Facilities for all petroleum products including liquefied gas.

Grain and Bulk Handling

Two grain silos of 20,000 and 32,000 tons for cereals, one cement silo of 20,000 tons. Conveyor belt for cereals.

Main Storage Terminal

M2

TYPE 

COMMENT 

32720 

AREA 

NON PERISHABLE GOODS 

17400 

AREA 

STORAGE VEHICLES 

1709 

AREA 

TRANSHIPMENT 

1377 

AREA 

OPERATIONAL ZONE 

2807 

AREA 

PROHIBITED VEHICLES 

4324 

AREA 

BUFFER ZONE 

15560 

WAREHOUSES 

PERISHABLE GOODS 

7540 

WAREHOUSES 

CIMENT 

5290 

AREA 

HANDLING EQUIPMENT 

Storage Type 

Number of Storage Facilities 

Area (m2) 

Bagged Cargo 

3 

15,560 

General Cargo 

14 

73,167 

 Stevedoring

- non-containerized cargo operation is managed by SMMC, a State-owned company. 

- container terminal equipment is managed by MITCSL, a private company 

- national cabotage: each company has its own workers 

Hinterland Information

The APMF is managing the hinterland traffic  

Due to the increase in fuel prices, all transporters gathered at the Fluvial Port today, July 13, 2022, and decided to raise all fares for passengers and all goods that leave and call at the Port. Fluvial Manangareza Toamasina. 

Toamasina 

Destination 

Km 

Price per person 

Toamasina 

Tapakala/Ambodisaina 

9 

2500 

 

Ambodisiny 

11 

3000 

 

Ambodipont/Ambony lavoie 

15 

3000 

 

Vohiteza 

17 

3000 

 

Aboditandroho 

18 

3000 

 

Ambodikalpitus 

20 

4000 

 

Vohimay 

21 

4000 

 

Ambavarano 

22 

4000 

 

Ambalasogna/Zarah 

25 

4000 

 

PK 40 

23 

4000 

 

Ampandratokana 

28 

5000 

 

Ankarefo 

30 

5000 

 

Manambolo 

29 

5000 

 

Ampasimazava 

27 

5000 

 

Ampasimitimotra 

27 

5000 

 

Mahatsara II 

34 

7000 

 

Tanambao 

47 

7000 

 

Terahana 

46 

7000 

 

Tampolo 

44 

7000 

 

Ambodivila 

36 

7000 

Charbon/gony ………………………1500Ar                

Carée10/10…………………………… 1500Ar               

Bois rond/Tezavava ……..………1200Ar                 

Bois rond/échafaudage …………..300Ar  

Riz, ciment, sac de 50kg……………. 2000Ar         

Mangahazo /Voajabo/gony…………4000Ar  

Toamasina 

Toerana aleha 

Km 

Anciens prix 

Nouveaux prix 

 

Tampina 

50 

8000 

7000 

 

Ambodirotra 

53 

8000 

7000 

 

Andranokoditra 

60 

10000 

7000 

 

Ampahantany 

67 

10000 

8000 

 

Ampanotoamaizina 

73 

12000 

9000 

 

Vavony 

80 

12000 

9000 

 

Ambila 

90 

12000 

9000 

Charbon/gony ………………………2000Ar                

 Bois rond/échafaudage ………..600Ar                  

 Tezavava/Bois rond………………1500Ar 

Traverse……………………………….. 3000Ar 

Carrée de 10…………………………. 2000Ar 

 Carrée 12/12 ………………………..3000Ar 

Madrié …………………………………..3000Ar 

Vary, Ciment/Gony………………. 4000Ar 

Cageot …………………………………..2000Ar  

Port Security

In 2021 the port received two new fire trucks

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

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

Level 1 (can be increased up to 3 if necessary)

Police Boats

No, but police can request port boats anytime if needed

Fire Engines

Yes

 

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