Port Overview 

The Port of Beira is the second largest port in Mozambique. It is located at the mouth of the Púngue River, 20 km from the open sea and about 1,200 km north of Maputo. 

Served by extensive rail and road network systems, Beira is the main port for exports and imports from the Mozambique provinces of Sofala, Manica and Tete, and a strategic gateway for the landlocked countries in southeast Africa. It provides a short and quick access route for transit cargoes to/from Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and DRC. A fuel pipeline also links the port with Zimbabwe. 

The port of Beira has 11 berths stretching over a total length of 1,994 m. This excludes berth nr. 1, which is reserved as a fishing harbour. ‘Cornelder de Moçambique’ (CdM), a joint venture between the state-owned Mozambique Ports and Railways (CFM) and Cornelder Holding from the Netherlands, has operated it since 1998 with concession for CT and GC excluding Oil terminal and Coal Terminal (TCC8) which are operated by CFM. 

Beira is a tidal port – pilotage and tug assistance is always therefore compulsory. Access to the port is made through the 135 m wide dredged Macuti Channel (17 nautical miles from the Macuti lighthouse), with an actual minimum depth of 8 m below the chart datum in the Macuti curve. Systematic dredging is required to maintain the channel depths and width. The maximum accepted draft is obtained by adding 6.8 m to the height of the tide at that moment. This includes a safety margin of 1.2 m of the keel clearance. 

The Terminals operated by Cornelder de Moçambique can receive ships with a maximum tonnage of 40,000 tons, 24 hours a day. Vessels awaiting berth must anchor at the pilot station. 

Port of Beira has benefited of some investments by Cornelder. The Container terminal benefitted from an investment to increase the capacity of its container storage space to an area of 3 ha, as well as the building of a new five lane access road, with the option to add a further two lanes in the future. There has been investment in equipment such as in terminal tractors, reachstackers, RoRo tugmasters, forklifts, weighbridges. With the projection expansion of storage yard, in addition to using Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTG´s) the port will be able to handle 700,000.00 TEU. 

The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) is produced by the World Bank and ranks ports based on a statistical approach, which is based on ship waiting time in port. Port of Beira achieved the highest ranking of all container terminals in southern Africa, ahead of Ports such as Durban, Cape Town, Dar Es Salaam and Walvis Bay. 

Port website: Cornelder || Port of Beira - Mozambique 

Key port information may also be found at: Port of Beira MZBEW map, contact details and vessel arrivals by Maritime Database (maritime-database.com) 

 

Port Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Sofala
Nearest Town or City  with Distance from Port	Beira Port in town
Port's Complete Name	Port of Beira
Latitude	-19.8461
Longitude	34.8576
Managing Company or Port Authority	Cornelder de Mozambique
Management Contact Person	Leticia Ferreira (Comercial Director) – +258828732724, +25823322735
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Beira International Airport  LAM and SAA

Port Picture 

 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Cornelder Mozambique is the managing company for Port of Beira. 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:  

4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List  

Port Performance 

Beira is a tidal port – pilotage and tug assistance is always therefore compulsory. Access to the port is made through the 135 m wide dredged Macuti Channel, with an actual minimum depth of 8 m below the chart datum in the Macuti curve. 

The port of Beira is not congested. It is able to receive ships with a maximum tonnage of 40,000 tons, 24 hours a day. Berth occupancy in 2017 was 59 percent at the container terminal and 80 percent at general cargo berths. Despite the increased tonnage handled, the container terminal is not congested. Container dwelling time is less than ten days. Regarding bulk cargo (e.g., maize, wheat), productivity is around 150 mt/gang/hour, and bagged cargo averages 30 mt/gang/hour. 

Restricted road access to the port (roads are very narrow) and bureaucratic delays in the documentation process constitute the main constraints. 

There is an established priority for humanitarian cargo at the Port of Beira, particularly during times of crisis or natural disasters. The port has played a crucial role in supporting humanitarian operations during cyclones and other emergencies. 

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From November to March
Major Import Campaigns	Yes, Fertilizer	From August to January
Other Comments	There was a total of ten days without navigation in 2022 due to a declared bad weather condition.

 

Handling Figures for 2022
Vessel Calls	CT: 139  GC: 168
Container Traffic (TEUs)	258,570

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (mt)	2,575,990
Break bulk (mt)	766,159

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: 

Cornelder || Port of Beira - Mozambique 

CdM Tariff Book 2012 -CdM_Tariff_2012 (cornelder.co.mz) 

Cornelder Tariff Book includes all tariffs except maritime services, which are included in the CFM Port Tariffs. 

 

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length  (m)	Maximum  Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth (6)	1	170	10	General cargo
Conventional Berth (7)	1	165.5	10	General cargo
Conventional Berth (8)	1	187.9	10	Coal terminal berth
Conventional Berth (9)	1	167.3	10	General cargo/Silo berth
Conventional Berth (10)	1	167.3	10	General cargo/Silo berth
Container Berths (2 to 5)	4	645	12	Container/General cargo
Silo Berth (9 and 10)	2	167.3	10	General cargo/Silo berth
Berthing Tugs	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Water Barges	n/a

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Nr. 6 to 10
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Nr. 6 to 10
Imports and Exports - RoRo	Nr. 6 to 10
Other Imports	Nr. 6 to 10

Port Handling Equipment 

Cornelder, a joint venture between CFM, Cornelder Holland and current concessionaires, manages the port equipment. 

Over the year 2022, gantry crane availability was 93 percent, reach stacker availability was 69 percent and terminal tractor availability was 72 percent. 

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	Yes	2 x 50 tons  2 x 60 tons	STS Gantry cranes are fully operational.
Mobile Cranes	Yes	3 material handlers  1 mobile crane 28 tons
Reachstacker	Yes	31 Sany	All operational
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	Yes	15 x 40 tons  15 x 60 tons  21 X 70 tons	All operational
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	Yes	6 mobile bagging units, including hoppers  14 Bulk hoppers
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	2 x 3 tons  6x2.5 tons  6 x 16 tons  5 x 30 tons  2x46 tons  2 x 50 tons  3 x empty handler
Weighbridges	Yes	6
Terminal Tractors	Yes	45

Container Facilities 

The terminal has been working with Navis N4 Version 3.6 since 2016. The control of the yard, the truck flow and vessel operations has improved and container traffic has increased. The average yard utilisation was 6,000 TEU and the truck turnaround time is less than one hour. Crane productivity is in average 20 GMPH, 20 containers moved over the quay wall per hour.   

Facilities	20 ft
Container Facilities Available	n/a
Container Freight Station (CFS)	No
Refrigerated Container Stations	144
Other Capacity Details	Storage for 10,000 TEU  Dwell time less than 10 days  Railside Gantry 40 tons
Daily Take Off Capacity   (Containers per Day)	1,500 TEU
Number of Reefer Stations   (Connection Points)	148
Emergency Take-off Capacity	n/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift   (Containers per Shift)	n/a

Customs Guidance 

Guidance from the manual “Rules and Procedures for Customs clearance of Goods donated for Humanitarian Assistance”, prepared by INGD, Mitigation Division, Customs clearance Sector - Ver12December 22: 

VI. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR THE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY AND HUMANITARIAN GOODS SECTOR 

6.1. Conditions for Customs Clearance 

25. Advance shipment (after shipment and before arrival in the national territory) by the exporter/Donor of the following documents: 

1. Commercial Invoice; 

2. PackList; 

3. Certificate of Analysis (Drugs and vaccines) or Quality (Consumables and other medical products); 

4. Bill of Lading (Bill of lading) for sea and Waybill for air; 

5. Processing schedule for the Pharmaceutical Specialty Inspection Bulletin (BIEF), in accordance with Annex 2.

26. Immediate Issuance (within no more than 2 days) of the Accounting Note, in cases of lack of financial coverage, an early exit authorization would be issued for products subject to Customs Charges (most consumables). If the Accounting Note is not issued within 2 days, the products destined for the MISAU (medicines, medical products, equipment and vehicles) will enjoy early departure without any restrictions. 

27. Existence of financial availability within the limit communicated in the State Budget for the payment of MCNet Fee up to the maximum amount equivalent to sixty-four American dollars (USD 64) in accordance with paragraph 30, and expenses of Private agents of cargo handling (airport tax, storage, parking, deposit and Kudumba) upon arrival of the Goods.

28. For perishable products such as vaccines and reagents, the request for Exit Authorization must be made at the respective customs office, with a maximum of two (2) days in advance, under the responsibility of the Manager or his Representative. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles.

6.2. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles 

29. The attribution of license plates for vehicles and other vehicles must be made before issuing the Accounting Notes, through Early Departure, in case of delay in this process. 

6.3 Payment of the MCNet Fee 

30. Bearing in mind that MISAU imports goods with high values, you must pay an MCNet fee up to a maximum amount equivalent to sixty-four American dollars (USD 64), regardless of the FOB value of the goods. 

6.4 Payment of port fees 

31. Private operator agents must allow the collection of goods intended for Health under a Term of Commitment, with the guarantee that the amounts due are paid within a period to be agreed between this agent and any Ministry authorized to receive or import emergency goods or humanitarians. 

32. If the above conditions are met, the time for withdrawing the goods from the port area may be between: 

1. Maximum 2 days for air and land cargo; 

2. Maximum 7 days for sea cargo. 

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link:  

1.3 Customs Information   

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

The container and multi-purpose terminal has a 645 m long quay with a 12 m depth alongside. The terminal has a 300,000 m² container yard, accommodating 10,000 TEUs and 148 electricity connection points for refrigerated containers. The container storage yard was recently expanded and covers now an area of 8,400 m² secure bonded transit warehouse and 3,650 m² covered storage. The road access was also improved and has now five lanes with an option for further extension. Currently the terminal uses the NAVIS N4 terminal operating system and can handle 300,000 TEU per year. With the projection expansion of storage yard, in addition to using Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTG´s) the port will be able to handle 700,000.00 TEUs. 

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

CdM does not manage this terminal. It can handle 4,000 to 5,000 tons per day and has a silo storage capacity of 50,000 tons. Main commodities include fertilizer, clinker, sulphur and ore chrome + ferrochrome. 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	5 covered warehouses	15,000
Refrigerated Cargo	n/a	n/a
General Cargo	Paved open air storage	15,000 (paved) + 150,000
Bulk Silo Storage	For cereals	50,000 tons

Stevedoring 

The following companies perform stevedoring activities in the port of Beira: 

• Chele Serviços e Consultoria – Home • CSC | Chele Services and Consulting, Lda. 

• BMP 

• Chigolo 

• Marperita – Marperita | About Us (marperita-mozambique.com) 

• Mozport Beira – Beira - Supermaritime Group 

• Naval Serviços à Navegação 

Hinterland Information 

The port is served by two railway lines: one to Zimbabwe via Machipanda/Mutare (317 km to the border) operated by CFM, and Sena line to Moatize, Tete Province, (575 km) operated by CFM with a partial concession to ICVL and Jindal for the transport of coal from Moatize. Discussions are underway between the governments of Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia, to extend the line to Mozambique’s neighbours, which could provide a significant boost to the trading potential of all the countries involved. 

The road network serving the port is in reasonably good condition and enables the movement of trucks and international trade to/from Zimbabwe, Botswana (via Zimbabwe), Malawi and Zambia (via Zimbabwe, Malawi or directly via Tete Province). It also provides an easy route to access markets in Mozambique provinces of Sofala, Manica, Tete and Zambézia. The EN6 highway has benefitted from a USD 410 million upgrade to ensure it can continue to meet traffic demand. The work done to avoid flooding by the Pungue river showed foresight given the damages caused by Cyclone Idai.  

The shortest, quickest and safest route to the sea for the southern Africa hinterland: 

Port Security 

The port has a 6 km long electro-welded security fencing and a CCTV surveillance system, which complies with international security standards. 

Adequate safety procedures during cargo handling are in place. 

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level   (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	Yes (3)

 

 

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Port Overview 

Quelimane is a small seaport 12.2 nautical miles up the Cuácua River (ex-Bons Sinais). It is a short and convenient route for the export of regional agricultural crops from the Province of Zambézia, such as rice, cotton, and forestry products, as well as shrimp and scrap metal.  

With the decline of production during the civil war late last century, the exports almost came to a halt and the port fell into decline. However, following the end of the war and the concession to Cornelder Mozambique in 2004, the port underwent a rehabilitation programme that included a new concrete quay of 230 m long, and is now in good operational conditions. The Government and Cornelder agreed in December 2017 to end the concession agreement and the port management returned to Mozambique Ports and Railways Administration (CFM). 

All the offices of Government institutions can be found at the Port: Customs, Immigration, Maritime Service, Agriculture and Port Police. Agents are not allowed to have their operational Offices inside the port area. 

The electric power supply is stable; notwithstanding, a 250 KVA generator always ensures power supply, mainly for the cold chain installations and the security lighting along the security fence that surrounds the port area. 

The road network that leads to Quelimane is mostly paved to the South (Caia), to the North (Mocuba and further to Nampula and Nacala), and to the West (Milange at the border with Malawi). 

Quelimane is also connected to the Zambezi River by inland waterways. Previously, Companhia de Sena Sugar Factory at Marromeu used barges for sugar exports through Quelimane, however nowadays exports are through Beira. 

Rehabilitation of infrastructure on the pier and container terminal took place in Port of Quelimane, as well as dredging the access channel. This rehabilitation allowed for the expansion of the handling capacity of the container and general cargo terminal, allowing the manoeuvring basin, with a width of 200 meters, to reach a depth of 5 m, against the previous 2 to 3 m. 

Port website: 

https://www.cfm.co.mz/index.php/pt/infraestruturas/porto-de-quelimane-centro 

Key port information may also be found at: Port of Quelimane MZUEL map, contact details and vessel arrivals by Maritime Database (maritime-database.com) 

 

Port Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Zambézia
Nearest Town or City  with Distance from Port	Quelimane, in town
Port's Complete Name	Porto de Quelimane
Latitude	-17.879090
Longitude	36.879420
Managing Company or Port Authority	Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM)
Management Contact Person	Dr. A. Conde (825503020, 846624724, 875503020)  Engº Sábado Mune Juliasse (825774400, 842280980)
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Aeroporto de Quelimane  LAM operates only domestic flights to/from Quelimane

Port Picture 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

CFM Centro, Zambézia Delegation manages the port. 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:  

 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List  

 

Port Performance 

The channel draft is 4.9 - 6.1 m (tidal) and the maximum vessel size is 150 m in length. The major limitation of the port is the access channel draft. This limits the size of vessels that can access the port. Vessels with a draft of more than 3.5 meters are subject to navigational restrictions and require additional maneuvering time. The port of Quelimane is not currently congested and has a relatively low waiting time for vessels to berth. However, this can vary depending on factors such as weather conditions, vessel size, and cargo type. 

There is no established priority for humanitarian cargo at the port of Quelimane. However, the port does have facilities to handle such cargo and works closely with humanitarian organizations to facilitate their operations. 

One of the major limitations of the port of Quelimane is its limited infrastructure. The port's handling capacity is relatively low, and it lacks modern equipment and facilities. Additionally, the port is only accessible to smaller vessels due to its shallow channel draft. 

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From November to March
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/A
Other Comments

 

Handling Figures for 2021
Vessel Calls	7 (5 in 2020)
Container Traffic (TEUs)	256 (671 in 2020)

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021
Bulk (mt)	5,700 (7,700 in 2020)
Break bulk (mt)

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following links: 

Port and Terminal Charges  

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length  (m)	Maximum  Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	N/A	N/A	N/A
Container Berth	Yes	230	4.9 – 6.1	Channel draft is 4.9 - 6.1 m (tidal)
Silo Berth	N/A	N/A	N/A
Berthing Tugs	None	N/A	N/A	There is just one pilot boat.
Water Barges	None	N/A	N/A

 

 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Nr. 1
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Nr. 1
Imports and Exports - RoRo	Nr. 1
Other Imports	Nr. 1

Port Handling Equipment 

CFM Centro, Zambézia Delegation manages the port. 

Sany and Kalmar reach Ssackers, mechanical spreader, port crane, forklift truck, Sisu terminal tractor, rough terrain forklift, three wheeled loaders. 

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	Yes	1 x 45 mt	Good
Reachstacker	Yes	1 x 45 mt	Good
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	3 x 3 mt	Good

Container Facilities 

The container facilities are very basic. 

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	No	No
Refrigerated Container Stations	16	16
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity   (Containers per Day)	105	105
Number of Reefer Stations   (Connection Points)	16	16
Emergency Take-off Capacity
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift   (Containers per Shift)	80	80

 

Customs Guidance 

Guidance from the manual “Rules and Procedures for Customs clearance of Goods donated for Humanitarian Assistance”, prepared by INGD, Mitigation Division, Customs clearance Sector - Ver12December 22: 

VI. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR THE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY AND HUMANITARIAN GOODS SECTOR 

6.1. Conditions for Customs Clearance 

25. Advance shipment (after shipment and before arrival in the national territory) by the exporter/Donor of the following documents: 

1. Commercial Invoice; 

2. PackList; 

3. Certificate of Analysis (Drugs and vaccines) or Quality (Consumables and other medical products); 

4. Bill of Lading (Bill of lading) for sea and Waybill for air; 

5. Processing schedule for the Pharmaceutical Specialty Inspection Bulletin (BIEF), in accordance with Annex 2.

26. Immediate Issuance (within no more than 2 days) of the Accounting Note, in cases of lack of financial coverage, an early exit authorization would be issued for products subject to Customs Charges (most consumables). If the Accounting Note is not issued within 2 days, the products destined for the MISAU (medicines, medical products, equipment and vehicles) will enjoy early departure without any restrictions. 

27. Existence of financial availability within the limit communicated in the State Budget for the payment of MCNet Fee up to the maximum amount equivalent to sixty-four American dollars (USD 64) in accordance with paragraph 30, and expenses of Private agents of cargo handling (airport tax, storage, parking, deposit and Kudumba) upon arrival of the Goods.

28. For perishable products such as vaccines and reagents, the request for Exit Authorization must be made at the respective customs office, with a maximum of two (2) days in advance, under the responsibility of the Manager or his Representative. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles.

6.2. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles 

29. The attribution of license plates for vehicles and other vehicles must be made before issuing the Accounting Notes, through Early Departure, in case of delay in this process. 

6.3 Payment of the MCNet Fee 

30. Bearing in mind that MISAU imports goods with high values, you must pay an MCNet fee up to a maximum amount equivalent to sixty-four American dollars (USD 64), regardless of the FOB value of the goods. 

6.4 Payment of port fees 

31. Private operator agents must allow the collection of goods intended for Health under a Term of Commitment, with the guarantee that the amounts due are paid within a period to be agreed between this agent and any Ministry authorized to receive or import emergency goods or humanitarians. 

32. If the above conditions are met, the time for withdrawing the goods from the port area may be between: 

1. Maximum 2 days for air and land cargo; 

2. Maximum 7 days for sea cargo. 

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 

1.3 Customs Information 

Terminal Information 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	2 warehouses	3,784
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A	N/A
General Cargo	Uncovered area	31,000

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring is provided by Permar (subcontracted by CFM) using port equipment and casual labour recruited on a daily basis. 

Hinterland Information 

The cargo is moved to and from the port by road. The road network that serves the port of Quelimane is mostly paved to the South (Caia), to the North (Mocuba and further to Nampula and Nacala), and to the west (Milange at the border with Malawi). 

Quelimane is also connected to the Zambezi River by inland waterways. Previously, Companhia de Sena Sugar Factory at Marromeu used barges for sugar exports through Quelimane, however nowadays exports are through Beira. 

Port Security 

Besides the security guards, a security fence surrounds the port area, illuminated at night with security lighting along the fence. In order to ensure 24 hour power supply, the port has a 250 KVA stand-by generator. 

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level   (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	Yes (1)

 

 

Port Overview 

The Port of Pemba is located in the northern province of Mozambique, near the border with Tanzania. It is situated on a peninsula within Pemba Bay and it is considered as a potential site for a deep-water port. The port is crucial to accommodate the increasing demand for logistical support vessels that are engaged in research and exploration projects of gas and oil in the Rovuma Basin, as well as mining and agriculture projects in the provinces of Cabo Delgado and Niassa. There are plans to enhance the port by increasing the number of berths and expanding the storage and handling area for containers.  

In 2019, the Port of Pemba underwent significant rehabilitation and was equipped with modern equipment to handle various types of cargo, including graphite, marble, cotton, timber, and clinker. The port is now capable of operating 24/7 and handling up to 27,000 TEUs annually, an increase from the previous 18,000 TEUs. Mozambique Ports and Railways Company's investment of USD 5 million is expected to improve the flow of goods from the Port of Pemba, reducing the need to travel 400 km to the Port of Nacala, which causes damage to roads and wastes time and resources. 

The port is managed by the Mozambique Ports and Railways Company (CFM Norte). 

Port website: Porto de Pemba (cfm.co.mz)  

Key port information may also be found at: Port of Pemba MZPOL map, contact details and vessel arrivals by Maritime Database (maritime-database.com) 

Port Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Cabo Delgado
Nearest Town or City  with Distance from Port	Pemba
Port's Complete Name	Port of Pemba
Latitude	-12.9732026
Longitude	40.5178014
Managing Company or Port Authority	Mozambique Ports and Railways Administration (CFM), CFM Norte, Pemba Delegation
Management Contact Person	Nome: Alfredo Artur Mafuca  Title: Delegate  Contact: +258 843103096  Email: Alfredo.Mafuca@cfm.co.mz
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Pemba International Airport  LAM, Kenya Airways, Airlink

Port Picture 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

CFM Norte, Pemba Delegation, manages the port. 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:  

4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List  

Port Performance 

The port of Pemba is a small deep-water port and mainly used for cabotage shipping. However, it has a good potential for growth to respond to the logistics demands of the new gas and oil projects in the Rovuma basin. 

One of the major limitations for the port is its limited capacity and infrastructure. This can result in longer waiting times for vessels to berth and unload their cargo. The port's cargo handling capacity is also relatively low, with an average of 350,000 mt of cargo handled annually. 

The average waiting time for vessels to berth and unload their cargo at Pemba port varies depending on several factors, including the size and type of the vessel, the volume and type of cargo being unloaded, and the level of port activity at the time. However, longer waiting times are not uncommon due to the limited capacity of the port. 

There is no established priority for humanitarian cargo, although such cargo is typically given priority in times of crisis or emergency. 

Overall, Pemba port's performance is limited by its infrastructure and capacity, which can impact its ability to handle cargo efficiently and quickly. 

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From November to March*
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments

* Rain can impact the movement of graphite at the port. 

 

Handling Figures for 2022
Vessel Calls	293
Container Traffic (TEUs)	2987

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (mt)	93,700
Break bulk (mt)	164,397

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: 

Port and Terminal Charges    

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length  (m)	Maximum  Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	1	183	8.5 to 12
Container Berth	1	120	8	The concession granted to Bollore is primarily utilized for landing vessels that support the gas project.
Silo Berth
Berthing Tugs	1
Water Barges

Plans to expand the number of berths (to a length of 650 m and 14 m draft), and container yard are in place. 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Pier
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Pier
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/A
Other Imports	N/A

Port Handling Equipment 

CFM Norte, Pemba Delegation manages port equipment. 

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	No
Reachstacker	Yes	4 x 45 tons
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	Yes	5 x 20 tons
Forklifts	Yes	2 x (3-5 tons)

Container Facilities 

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	Yes	Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations	Yes	Yes
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity   (Containers per Day)	96	96
Number of Reefer Stations   (Connection Points)	5 plugs	5 plugs
Emergency Take-off Capacity	96	96
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift   (Containers per Shift)	96	96

Customs Guidance 

Guidance from the manual “Rules and Procedures for Customs clearance of Goods donated for Humanitarian Assistance”, prepared by INGD, Mitigation Division, Customs clearance Sector - Ver12December 22: 

VI. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR THE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY AND HUMANITARIAN GOODS SECTOR 

6.1. Conditions for Customs Clearance 

25. Advance shipment (after shipment and before arrival in the national territory) by the exporter/Donor of the following documents: 

1. Commercial Invoice; 

2. PackList; 

3. Certificate of Analysis (Drugs and vaccines) or Quality (Consumables and other medical products); 

4. Bill of Lading (Bill of lading) for sea and Waybill for air; 

5. Processing schedule for the Pharmaceutical Specialty Inspection Bulletin (BIEF), in accordance with Annex 2.

26. Immediate Issuance (within no more than 2 days) of the Accounting Note, in cases of lack of financial coverage, an early exit authorization would be issued for products subject to Customs Charges (most consumables). If the Accounting Note is not issued within 2 days, the products destined for the MISAU (medicines, medical products, equipment and vehicles) will enjoy early departure without any restrictions. 

27. Existence of financial availability within the limit communicated in the State Budget for the payment of MCNet Fee up to the maximum amount equivalent to sixty-four American dollars (USD 64) in accordance with paragraph 30, and expenses of Private agents of cargo handling (airport tax, storage, parking, deposit and Kudumba) upon arrival of the Goods.

28. For perishable products such as vaccines and reagents, the request for Exit Authorization must be made at the respective customs office, with a maximum of two (2) days in advance, under the responsibility of the Manager or his Representative. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles.

6.2. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles 

29. The attribution of license plates for vehicles and other vehicles must be made before issuing the Accounting Notes, through Early Departure, in case of delay in this process. 

6.3 Payment of the MCNet Fee 

30. Bearing in mind that MISAU imports goods with high values, you must pay an MCNet fee up to a maximum amount equivalent to sixty-four American dollars (USD 64), regardless of the FOB value of the goods. 

6.4 Payment of port fees 

31. Private operator agents must allow the collection of goods intended for Health under a Term of Commitment, with the guarantee that the amounts due are paid within a period to be agreed between this agent and any Ministry authorized to receive or import emergency goods or humanitarians. 

32. If the above conditions are met, the time for withdrawing the goods from the port area may be between: 

1. Maximum 2 days for air and land cargo; 

2. Maximum 7 days for sea cargo. 

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link:  

1.3 Customs Information   

Terminal Information 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	1 covered warehouse	1,800 m2
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A
General Cargo	Open air storage area	15.000 m2

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring is provided by CFM using port equipment and casual labour recruited on a daily basis. 

Hinterland Information 

The cargo is moved to and from the port by road, covering mainly the provinces of Cabo Delgado and Niassa. 

Port Security 

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level   (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes