Port of Matadi (CDMAT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Matadi (UN/LOCODE CDMAT) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Congo (Kinshasa), on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 5.8167° S, 13.4500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 18 m, cargo pier depths around 10 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Congo
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Matadi
Where is Port of Matadi located?
Port of Matadi is a seaport located in Congo (Kinshasa), on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.8167° S, 13.4500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Matadi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Matadi is CDMAT — country code CD, location code MAT.
How deep is Port of Matadi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Matadi has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 18 m, cargo pier depths of about 10 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Matadi?
Port of Matadi reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 189.9 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Matadi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Matadi.
What type of harbor is Port of Matadi?
Port of Matadi is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Matadi have?
Port of Matadi is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Matadi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →