Location

The port of Luanda is located 8º47' S and 13º14' E in the sheltered bay of Luanda, with excellent natural conditions, smooth swell and weak winds. The access is very easy with its 1,5 miles width bay entrance. It's the main port of Angola, moving more than 70% of Angolan imports and exports (Oil excluded).

Harbour

The harbour has 2738 m of piers, divided in 7 cargo terminals (working 24hrs a day) + 1 logistic platform for oil industry, as pictured in scheme on the right. The harbour authority is Empresa Portuária de Luanda, E.P. and disposes 3 tugs from 750 HP to 2500 HP.

Products

The port handles about 1,5 Million Tons a year, mostly inbound cargo (1,2 M Tons), half of it containerised cargo. Products vary from flour, rice, grain to building materials, manufactured products and transport equipment. Outbound tonnage is mainly coffee, local traffic and empty containers.

Restrictions

Max.draught at approach channel is 9,50 mts. Depth alongside vary between 10,5 and 12,5 mts except in Local Traffic terminal "Cabotang" whose depth is 3,5 to 5,5 mts.