2.1.1 Kazakhstan Port of Aktau
Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database Information on KJazakstan Port of Aktau
Port Overview:
At present time the Aktau Port is the modern multipurpose
terminal, having the technological resources, which provide future
development of the port, as follows:
Availability of extensive areas (over 50000 m2 of open areas and
covered transit storehouse - 6000 m2), enabling to safely store any
goods and materials, including heavyweight goods, and providing
effective management for containers park, which is a key link in
the modern port operation.
Reconstruction has provided the port with three multifunctional
berths for handling of general and bulked cargoes, one berth for
grain export and heavy goods handling and service «PO-PO» type
vessels, with total length of new berths - 550 м and possibility of
four vessels simultaneous handling.
Ferry complex, enabling to process any wagons for the
special-purpose ferries.
Four oil-loading terminals, which enable to provide handling of 4
tankers with 12 000 tons of displacement.
The Aktau port has renewed the equipment that provides with
possibility to operate using all types of general and bulked cargos
and cargos in containers.
The port has the characteristics in terms of vessel draft as
follows:
- Permissible vessel draft in vessel channel is - 6 м.
- Permissible vessel draft to oil berths (4,5) - 6 м.
- Permissible vessel draft to oil berths (9,10) - 7 м.
- Permissible vessel draft to dry cargo berths (1,2,3)- 6,7 м.
- Permissible vessel draft to ferryboat passage (8th berth) - 5,3 м.
Port website: Website for Port of Aktau
Port Location and Contacts |
|
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Country |
Kazakhstan |
Province or District |
Mangystau Province |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: n/a km: n/a |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Aktau |
Latitude |
44.41667 |
Longitude |
50.14972 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
“NC “Aktau ISCP” JSC |
Management Contact Person |
Uandikov Berik Kusmanovich Mangystau region, Aktau, 130000, Umirzak settlement Tel: 7292 514549 Fax: 7292 445101 Email:aktauport@aktauport.kz |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Kazakhstan Port of Aktau contact details, please see the following link:
4.4 Kazakhstan Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
In April 2013, “NC “Aktau ISCP” JSC handled 649,000 tons of dry and oil-bulk cargoes, what came up to 83,5% of the target, including:
- Oil-bulk cargo – 409 ,000 tons
- Metal products – 49,000 tons
- Ferry cargoes – 93,000 tons
- Grain – 17,000 tons
- Other cargoes – 81,000 tons
- Number of ships’ calls – 122
Since the beginning of 2013 Aktau international sea commercial
port has handled over 4,157,000 tons of dry and oil-bulk cargoes
that came to 106,3 % of the target.
Total volume of shipment of oil and oil products came to 2,968,400
tons, dry cargoes 1,118,500 tons, including shipment of metal
products 299,300 tons, other cargoes 255,200 tons, grain
193,000 tons.
The volume of ferry transportations came up to 441,000 tons.
In December of the 2012, RSE AISCP transshipped 799,000 tons of dry and oil-bulk cargo, what came up to 86,7 % of the target, including:
- Oil-bulk cargo – 540,000 tons
- Metal products – 59,000 tons
- Ferry cargoes – 93,000 tons
- Grain – 74,000 tons
- Other cargoes – 33,000 tons
- Number of ships’ calls – 146
Since the beginning of 2012 Aktau International Sea Commercial Port
has handled over 10, 950,000 tons of dry and oil-bulk cargo, what
came to 105.3% of the target.
Total transshipment of crude oil and oil products came to 7,591,000
tons, dry cargoes 3,359,000 tons, including transshipment of metal
products 1,398,000 tons, other cargoes 381,000 tons, grain
644,000 tons, the volume of ferry transportations came up to
936,000 tons.
Number of ships’ calls since the beginning of 2012 is 1,855.
Handling Figures |
Year 2012 |
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
1855 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
n/a |
NOTE:
Total Cargo Handling: 10,950,000 tons (2012)
Total Annual Capacity of the Port: 22,000,000 tons (2012)
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Conventional Cargo - Fees for cargo storage at port
Payment for storage of goods arrived at the port shall not be
collected during 60 days (non-full days are accounted as full days
when storing in storage yards and 20 days, when storing in the
covered storehouse).
After expiration of the mentioned time and up to the moment of
cargo removal from the port, payment for storage of goods shall be
collected from cargo owner:
29,16 tenge per 24 hours for first 30 calendar days of storage
;
43,74 tenge for every following days of storage after 30 calendar
days.
For storing of perishable cargos arrived at the port (flour and
other foodstuff) payment shall be collected at the same rates
beginning from the first day of storing.
For containers storing arrived at the port payment shall not be
collected during the first days from the moment of their arrival
(non-full days are accounted as full days).
After expiration of the mentioned time and up to the moment of
containers removal from the port, payment for storage shall be
collected from cargo owner at the following rates:
Containerised Cargo - Fees for cargo storage at port
For the containers weighing from 3 to 10 tons :
145,79 tenge for 1 container per 24 hours during first 10 calendar
days of storage;
291,59 tenge for 1 container per 24 hours during following 20
calendar days of storage;
583,18 tenge for 1 container for every following days of storage
after 20 calendar days.
For the containers weighing 20 tons:
291,59 tenge for 1 container per 24 hours during first 10calendar
days of storage;
583,18 tenge for 1 container per 24 hours during following 20
calendar days of storage;
874,77 tenge for 1 container for every following days of storage
after 20 calendar days.
For the containers weighing 40 tons:
583,18 tenge for 1 container per 24 hours during first 10 calendar
days of storage;
1166,35 tenge for 1 container per 24 hours during following 20
calendar days of storage;
1457,94 tenge for 1 container for every following days of storage
after 20 calendar days. All rates of payments of the present
regulation are given without VAT.
For information on Kazakhstan Port of Aktau Tariffs, please see the following document:
Kazakhstan Port of Aktau
Tariffs
Berthing Specifications
For information on Kazakhstan Port of Aktau berthing detasil, please see the following link:
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth: General cargo/containers General cargo /ore Oil-loading berth Multipurpose (grain loading, heavy-weights and berthing of "Ро-Ро" type ferry) Fleet of the port Ferry berth Oil-loading terminal Boom Small size vessels |
2 1 2 1
1 1 2 1 1 |
150 100 188 150
70 140 150 60 80 |
4.6 4.6 5.5 4.6
4 5.3 6.2 n/a n/a |
Container Berth |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Silo Berth |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Berthing Tugs |
2 | ||
Water Barges |
n/a | ||
Other: Collecting vessel of bilge and feces waters Oil skimmer Ecological equipment for oil spill response |
1 1 1 |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Regarding Branch Cargo area of RSE AISCP the Commercial Sea Port
Bautino, Sea commercial port Bautino – is a branch of the
Republican State Enterprise «Aktau International Sea Commercial
Port» situated in Bautino village, of Tupkaragan district, of
Mangystau oblast, in the water area of the Bautino bay of the
Tubkaragan creek.
In the present form the port exists since 1997, built up on the
basis of the Bautino sea commercial port (which existed in
different forms since 1887).
The port is a point of passage across the State border of the
Republic of Kazakhstan.
Border, customs, sanitary control and port control offices are
situated directly in Bautino village. Ships of overseas routes have
the opportunity to execute border, customs, port’s and other
formalities at one time, directly on the berth of the port.
The port area is fenced and protected.
Natural protection of the port’s water area from wave disturbance,
enables to perform vessels handling in any weather conditions.
The port’s operation is possible for a full year, with few
exceptions (in the period January-February in specially severe
winters).
The port is able to accept vessels for handling in length up to 150
m and with a draft up to 5 m.
The port within the bounds of its allocated premises and water area
on the basis of contracts (agreements) with companies effects the
following services:
accept vessels for handling in length up to 150 m and with a draft
up to 5 m;
effect transshipment of all kinds of goods weighing up to 25 tons
(containers, scrap metals, shell stone, crushed aggregate and other
bulk goods, vessel’s supply, provisions, equipment, rabbet,
metal-roll, pipes, goods in small and big packages etc.) according
to schemes vessel-warehouse, vessel-motor transport and vice
versa;
cargo storage on the port’s premises (for storage of containers a
payment shall not be collected within first 20 days, in storage of
other goods in open yards a payment shall not be collected within
first 60 days;
providing a berth:
- for ship’s agency service (bunkering, supplying vessel with water, ship’s supply, discharge of garbage, sewage and bilge waters and the like);
- for moorage in inter-navigation period (October-March);
- for execution of border, customs and other formalities to ships
of overseas routes.
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? n/a
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
4 x 10-20 t 1 x 16/20/32 t. |
n/a |
Container Gantries |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
1 x 36t (Mobile Dock Crane) 1 x 64t (Mobile Dock Crane) 1 x 80t |
n/a |
Reachstacker |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Transtrainer |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Forklifts |
Yes |
Fork lift truck (Sisu) 1 x 28t Fork lift truck (Kalmar) 1 x 28t Fork lift truck (Komatsu) 2 x 16t Fork lift truck (Kalmar) 5 x 16t Fork lift truck (Komatsu) 2 x 5t Fork lift truck (Komatsu) 2 x 3.5t Fork lift truck (Komatsu) 4 x 1.8t |
n/a |
Other | Yes |
Semitrailer (Buiscar) - 12 x 50t Dock movers (Sisu) - 4 x 35t Bucket auto-loader (Komatsu) - 1 x 28t |
n/a |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes | Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
no | no |
Other Capacity Details |
||
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
n/a | |
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
n/a | |
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
n/a | |
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
n/a | n/a |
Customs Guidance
For information on Kazakhstan Port of Aktau Customs, please see the following link:
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
At present time the Aktau Port is the modern multipurpose terminal, having the technological resources, which provide future development of the port, as it has Four oil-loading terminals, which enable to provide handling of 4 tankers with 12 000 tons of displacement.
The port has the characteristics in terms of vessel draft , as
follows :
Permissible vessel draft to oil berths (4,5) - 6 м.
Permissible vessel draft to oil berths (9,10) - 7 м.
The port has the following berths:
Length | Draft | Assignment |
---|---|---|
2 x 188m | 5.5m | Oil-loading berth |
2 x 150m | 6.2m | Oil-loading terminal |
150m | 4.6m | General cargo/containers |
150m | 4.6m | General cargo/containers |
100m | 4.6m | General cargo /ore |
Grain and Bulk Handling
The port has a grain and bulk handling berth of:
150m length, 4.6m draft suitable for grain loading, heavy-weights and berthing of "Ро-Ро" type ferry
Main Storage Terminal
Availability of extensive areas (over 50000 m2 of open areas and
covered transit storehouse - 6000 m2), enabling to safely store any
goods and materials, including heavyweight goods, and providing
effective management for containers park, which is a key link in
the modern port operation.
Reconstruction has provided the port with three multifunctional
berths for handling of general and bulked cargoes, one berth for
grain export and heavy goods handling and service «PO-PO» type
vessels, with total length of new berths - 550 м and possibility of
four vessels simultaneous handling.
Four oil-loading terminals, which enable to provide handling of 4
tankers with 12 000 tons of displacement.
Availability of extensive areas (over 50000 m2 of open areas and
covered transit storehouse - 6000 m2), enabling to safely store any
goods and materials, including heavyweight goods, and providing
effective management for containers park, which is a key link in
the modern port operation.
Reconstruction has provided the port with three multifunctional
berths for handling of general and bulked cargoes, one berth for
grain export and heavy goods handling and service «PO-PO» type
vessels, with total length of new berths - 550 м and possibility of
four vessels simultaneous handling.
Four oil-loading terminals, which enable to provide handling of 4
tankers with 12 000 tons of displacement.
Port Security
Security |
||
---|---|---|
ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
n/a | |
Fire Engines |
n/a |