Congo, located in Central Africa, has significant natural resources and a strategic geographical location. The country’s ports play a key role in international trade and domestic transport of goods. In this article, we will look at Congo’s main ports, their importance to the economy and their functions.
- Port of Point Noire: Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Port of Point Noire is Congo’s main port. It plays an important role in the export of oil, timber and other commodities.
- Port of Brazzaville: This port is also located on the Atlantic Ocean and serves as a trading hub for the country’s capital, Brazzaville. It caters to both cargo and passenger vessels.
- Matadi Port: Located on the Congo River, Matadi Port is the country’s key inland port. It provides inland waterway transport of goods and connectivity to other Central African countries.
- Port of Boma: Located on the Congo River, Port of Boma also plays an important role in inland trade and transport.
Full list of official ports that exist in the region:
- POINTE NOIRE (UN/LOCODE: CGPNR, West Africa)
- AZURITE (UN/LOCODE: CGAZR, West Africa)
- POINTE NOIRE ANCH (West Africa)
- YOMBO (West Africa)
- ZATCHI (West Africa)
- LOANGO (West Africa)
- LIKALALA (West Africa)
- KOMBI (West Africa)
- YANGA (West Africa)
- SENDJI (West Africa)
- LIBONDO (West Africa)
- KITINA (West Africa)
- DJENO (West Africa)
- TCHIBOUELA (West Africa)
- TCHENDO (West Africa)
- EMERAUDE NORD (West Africa)
- EMERAUDE SUD (West Africa)
- LIKOUALA (West Africa)
- N’KOSSA (West Africa)
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