Ports – Guinea

Guinea, located on the west coast of Africa, has several key ports that play an important role in its economy and international trade. In this article we will look at Guinea’s main ports, their location and functions.

  1. Port of Conakry: This is Guinea’s largest and most important port, located in the capital city of Conakry. The Port of Conakry handles both cargo and passenger vessels. It plays a key role in international trade, handling a significant volume of exports and imports, including bauxite, iron ore, aluminium, agricultural products and manufactured goods. The port is also important for supplying the country and sustaining economic activity.
  2. Port of Kamsar: Located in the northwestern part of Guinea. The Port of Kamsar specialises in the export of bauxite, which is one of Guinea’s main export commodities. The port serves ships carrying bauxite from deposits in the area to world markets.
  3. Port of Boké: Also located in the northwestern part of Guinea, near Kamsar. The Port of Boké plays an important role in the extraction and export of minerals, including bauxite and iron ore. It caters to cargo ships carrying these resources.
  4. Port of Boffa: Located north of Conakry, on the Atlantic Ocean coast. The Port of Boffa is an important port for exporting bauxite and other minerals, supporting Guinea’s mining industry.

Full list of official ports that exist in the region:

  • KAMSAR (UN/LOCODE: GNKMR, West Africa)
  • CONAKRY (UN/LOCODE: GNCKY, West Africa)
  • CONAKRY ANCH (West Africa)
  • KAMSAR ANCH (West Africa)
  • KATOUGOUMA(UN/LOCODE: GNKTG, West Africa)
  • DAPILON (West Africa)
  • TARESSA(UN/LOCODE: GNPMT, West Africa)
  • BEL AIR TSZ (West Africa)
  • BEL AIR PIER (West Africa)
  • BOFFA(UN/LOCODE: GNBFA, West Africa)
  • KONTA (West Africa)
  • BOFFA ANCH (West Africa)

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