Congo

Port of Pointe Noire (CG PNR)

UN/LOCODE
CG PNR
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
11.5 m
Nearest city
Pointe-Noire
Body of water
South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Congo
Port information
Region
CG-16
Also known as
Balck Point Bay
Coordinates
-4.7833, 11.8333 (4°47′S 11°50′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1.3 m
Anchorage depth
14 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
337 m × 50 m × 16 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Moderate Dry dock: Small Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#391
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #391
200.01
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 200.01

Located in Congo, the port of Pointe Noire serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Pointe Noire has a Small harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Pointe Noire work with a channel depth of 11.5 m. Pointe-Noire is the nearest city to Pointe Noire, linking the port to inland markets.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Pointe Noire located?
Pointe Noire is a seaport in Congo, near Pointe-Noire.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pointe Noire?
The UN/LOCODE for Pointe Noire is CG PNR.
What is the channel depth at Pointe Noire?
The channel depth at Pointe Noire is 11.5 m.
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