Seaport · Congo - Kinshasa
Port of Boma
Boma (Congo - Kinshasa) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46520). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Congo - Kinshasa
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CDBOA
- World Port Index no.
- 46520
- Coordinates
- 5.85°S, 13.05°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Congo
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 178.5 m |
| Max vessel beam | 31.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,690 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,700 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,730 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Boma, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Boma
Where is Port of Boma?
Boma (Congo - Kinshasa) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 5.85°S, 13.05°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Boma?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CDBOA for Boma. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Boma?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 178.5 m, beam 31.5 m, draft 7.2 m for Boma. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Boma from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,690 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,730 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Pointe-Noire, Luanda, Kribi.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Boma?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Boma through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.