2.1.2 Angola Port of Lobito
Port Overview
Lobito port, the second largest seaport in Angola, is strategically interconnected to the Benguela railway network (CFB) to facilitate the transportation of minerals from neighboring countries (e.g. DRC and Zambia). This port is classified as a deep-water seaport with five different types of terminals, namely:
- General cargo terminal;
- Refrigerated container terminal;
- Containers in dry port terminal;
- Mining terminal; and
- Support Terminal.
The mining terminal has a railway connection to the Benguela railway, linking Lobito to the mining regions of the DRC and Zambia. Lobito port benefitted from Chinese-funded construction, renovation, and installation of heavy equipment at the port. The inaugural load, using the Benguela railway network took place in March 2018 when 1 000 tons of manganese was transported from the Katanga province in DRC to the Lobito Port in Angola. (https://www.privacyshield.gov/article?id=Angola-Marine-Technology). Plans have been developed to extend the existing railway network to other neighbouring countries.
Port website: https://portodolobito.co.ao/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Angola |
Province or District |
Benguela |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Lobito |
Port's Complete Name |
Porto do Lobito E.P. |
Latitude |
S 12º, 20’47’ |
Longitude |
E 13º, 32’45’’ |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
If more than one operator, break down by area of operation |
Management Contact Person |
Dr. Celso Rodrigues De L. Rosas |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Catumbela (CBT / FNCT) – biggest runway near the port |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Key Customers and Partners in the port found here: https://portodolobito.co.ao/clientes-e-parceiros/
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.
Port Performance
The Port of Lobito started its operations in 1928.
It is located at the Province of Benguela, (latitude 12° 20’ 47’’ South and
Longitude 13° 21’ 45’’ East of the West Coast of Africa) in the west coast of Angola, at a bay with approximately 5 Km long, 300 m width at the entrance and approximately 200 meters at its largest part.
There are 2 quays in “L” being the North quay 570 meters long and the South quay 552 meters long as well as a 150 meters long cabotage quay.
The North quay is equipped with 16 shore cranes while the South quay has 10 shore cranes. The cranes’ capacity varies from 3 to 22 Tons. There is also a mobile Lorain crane with a lifting capacity of 150 Tons. Among other equipment there are forklifts, container stackers and dumpers.
Lobito port is fully equipped and can handle a maximum 120 Ton lifts.
The covered area for warehousing is of approximately 24,500 CBM. The open area, which is mostly paved, is of approximately 72,000 CBM. There are 13 warehouses, 3 of which are two-storied buildings.
Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
355 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
28.233 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
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Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Break bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://portodolobito.co.ao/oficial/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BAIXAR.pdf
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
Conventional Berth |
2 |
570m North quay, 552 South quay |
Deepness: 8 – 12m, |
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Container Berth |
1 |
414 |
14.7m deepness, vessels up to 50,000 DWT, capacity 250,000 TEU/year (https://portodolobito.co.ao/oficial/terminal-de-contentores/) |
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Silo Berth |
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Berthing Tugs |
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Water Barges |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
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Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
Yes / No |
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Container Gantries |
Yes / No |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
1 |
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Reachstacker |
Yes / No |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes / No |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes / No |
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Transtainer |
Yes / No |
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Forklifts |
Yes / No |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
Container Facilities Available |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
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Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
Give an indication |
Give an indication |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Angola, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 1.3 Customs Information here.
Terminal Information (source: https://portodolobito.co.ao/oficial/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DESDOBR%C3%81VEL-CARETIZA%C3%87%C3%83O-PT.pdf)
CABOTAGEM TERMINAL
Quay: 143m
Deepness: 5m
Area: 776sqm
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
It’s a terminal specialized in bulk or container cargo, vehicles, break bulks and more.
It has 570m in the North quay, 522 in the south quay, with 8 – 12m deepness and 15804sqm.
Equipments:
Takraf crane (22 ton) – 2 units
Takraf cran (3 – 6 ton) – 2 units
Demag Crane (3 to 5 tons) – 4 units
Liebherr Pneumatic Crane (100 tons) – 1 unit
CONTAINER Terminal
Quay: 414m
Deepness: 14.7m
Area: 120,000sqm
Statical Capacity – 12000 TEUs (330 refeer)
Equipments:
STS: 2 units (41 tons)
RTG: 2 units (41 tons)
RMG: 2 units (41 tons)
Multipurpose crane: 1 unit (40 tons)
OreTerminal
Quay: 310m
Deepness: 15.3m
Area: 180,000sqm
Operational Capacity – 3,600,000 Ton/ Year
Navegability: 50,000 DWT
Equipments:
Shiploader: 1 unit
Staker/ Reclaimer: 1 unit
Treadmill: 1 unit
Multipurpose crance: 2 units
SONAMET Terminal
Quay: 210m
Deepness: 9.5m
OCEANIC Terminal (TOL)
Floatable platform for oil cargo
Deepness: 20m
DRY Port
Area: 90,000sqm
Statical Capacity: 8,000 TEU
Equipments:
RTG: 2 units (41 tons)
RMG: 2 units (41 tons)
COLD ROOM:
Keeping: 600 ton
Freezing: 600 ton
Stevedoring
Provided by the Port or private companies. https://portodolobito.co.ao/oficial/nossos-servicos/
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
? |
Fire Engines |
Yes |