2.1.1 Somalia Port of Mogadishu
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Page 1 2.1.1 Somalia Port of Mogadishu Port Overview Description and Contacts of Key Companies Port Performance Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges Berthing Specifications General Cargo Handling Berths Port Handling Equipment Container Facilities Customs Guidance Terminal Information Grain and Bulk Handling Main Storage Terminal Stevedoring Hinterland Information Port Security Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/ports/topports.php Port Overview 1991-2006: Closed for business as there were disagreements over who should control it May-December 2006: Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) takes over control of the entire city and reopens the port 2007-2009: Ethiopian forces, which ousted the UIC, secure the port and the WFP undertakes repair and refurbishment work 2009-present day: African Union and Somali government troops provide security - trade increases significantly. Mogadishu is Somalia’s largest port. In 2010 a new government was appointed, which then re-shuffled the port management and monthly revenue subsequently rose from US $0.9 million to over US $2.5 million. In October 2013, the federal cabinet endorsed an agreement with the Turkish firm Al-Bayrak, to manage the Port of headed by Ahmed Salim, Mogadishu for a 20-year period and also assigned Al-Bayrak responsibility for rebuilding and modernizing the port. In April 2014, the federal Government postponed finalization of the Seaport Management Deal pending the approval of a new foreign investment bill. The MPs also requested that the agreement be submitted to the legislature for deliberation and to ensure that the interests of the port's manual labourers were taken into account.
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2.1.1 Somalia Port of Mogadishu
Port OverviewDescription and Contacts of Key CompaniesPort PerformanceDischarge Rates and Terminal Handling ChargesBerthing SpecificationsGeneral Cargo Handling BerthsPort Handling EquipmentContainer FacilitiesCustoms GuidanceTerminal Information
Grain and Bulk HandlingMain Storage Terminal
StevedoringHinterland InformationPort Security
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/ports/topports.php
Port Overview
1991-2006: Closed for business as there were disagreements over who should control itMay-December 2006: Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) takes over control of the entire city and reopens the port2007-2009: Ethiopian forces, which ousted the UIC, secure the port and the WFP undertakes repair and refurbishment work2009-present day: African Union and Somali government troops provide security - trade increases significantly.Mogadishu is Somalia’s largest port.In 2010 a new government was appointed, which then re-shuffled the port management and monthly revenue subsequently rose from US $0.9 million to over US $2.5 million.In October 2013, the federal cabinet endorsed an agreement with the Turkish firm Al-Bayrak, to manage the Port of headed by Ahmed Salim,Mogadishu for a 20-year period and also assigned Al-Bayrak responsibility for rebuilding and modernizing the port.In April 2014, the federal Government postponed finalization of the Seaport Management Deal pending the approval of a new foreign investment bill. The MPs also requested that the agreement be submitted to the legislature for deliberation and to ensure that the interests of the port's manual labourers were taken into account.
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In September 2014, the federal government officially delegated management of the Mogadishu Port to Al-Bayrak. Under the terms of the agreement, 55% of revenue generated at the seaport will go to the government and the remaining 45% is earmarked for the firm.The management transfer is expected to double the federal authorities' income from the Port. Al-Bayrak's modernization project will cost US $80 million.In accordance with international security protocols, the project will erect a modern port administration building and clean the ship entrance channels via underwater surveillance.As of September 2014, the first phase of the renovations are reportedly complete, with the second phase underway.During its first month of operation under Al-Bayrak, the port generated $2.7 million in service revenue.Total covered Storage space: 15,000 m² (Three warehouses of 5,000 m² capacity each).Large additional open storage space plus 30,000 m² for container marshaling yard.Cargo handling equipment: 9 x cranes of max capacity of 15 – 25 tons, 2 x forklifts of 5 tons and 4 x trailers of 15 tons.
Port website: Port of Mogadishu Website
Port Location and Contacts
Country Somalia
Province or District Banadir Region
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) Name: Mogadishu (km: 3 km)
Port's Complete Name Port of Mogadishu
Latitude 2.028889
Longitude 45.34528
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)
Somalia Ports Authority
Management Contact Person Sayid Ali Moalin Abdulle – Mogadishu Port Manager
+252 61 557 5590, +252 69 972 4029
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations Mogadishu Airport
Airlines: Air Uganda, Turkish Airlines, Jetlink, Dallow Airlines
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Somalia Port contact details, please see the following link:
4.2.4 Somalia Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
Mogadishu Port
Seasonal Constraints
Yes / No From <month> to <month>
Rainy Season Yes Apr to Jun & Oct to Dec
Major Import Campaigns
N/A N/A
OtherThe four major ports Berbera, Bossaso, Mogadishu, and Kismayu are not affected during seasonal changes.Beach ports such as Merka and El Ma’an become almost unusable during the monsoon.Merka is the most exposed beach port generally and closes during June to September and El Ma’an remains open although discharge rates reduce.
Vessel Calls N/A
Container Traffic (TEUs)
N/A
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Bulk (mt) N/A
Break-bulk (mt) N/A
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on Somalia Port tariffs, please see the following document:
Somalia Port Tarrifs
Berthing Specifications
Mogadishu – Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth Quantity Length (m) Maximum Draft (m)
Conventional Berth 4 160 m 10 m low tide
Container Berth 1 200 m* 9 m low tide
Silo Berth 0 N/A N/A
Berthing Tugs 1 N/A N/A
Water Barges Nil
Comments *Container berth includes a 25m x 25m Ro-Ro platform
General Cargo Handling Berths
Mogadishu Port – General Handling Berths
Cargo Type Berth Identification
Imports – Bagged Cargo Berth # 1 & 2
Exports – Bagged Cargo Berth # 4 & 5
Imports and Exports – Ro-Ro Berth # 6
Other Imports Crude oil: Berth # 3
Port Handling Equipment
Mogadishu Port – Handling Equipment
Equipment Available
(Yes / No)
Total Quantity and Capacity Available Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane Yes 9 N/A
Container Gantries No N/A N/A
Mobile Cranes Yes 9 15 – 25 tons
Reach-stacker No N/A n/a
Ro-Ro Tug-master
(with Trailer)
Yes 4 15 tons
Grain Elevator & Bagging Machines No N/A N/A
Transtrainer No N/A N/A
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Forklifts Yes 3 5 – 20 tons
The port equipment is partly managed by the Port Authority but bagging equipment is outsourced.
Container Facilities
Mogadishu Port – Container Facilities
Description Chargeable Unit/Size of Container Rates in USD
Ro-Ro Ship using its own equipment 20 ft. (Full) $150
40 ft. (Full) $250
Ro-Ro using port equipment 20 ft. Full 120
Empty $70
40 ft. Full $280
Empty $100
Containership FCL/LCL unit box 20 ft. Full $140
Empty $70
40 ft. Full $270
Empty $140
Mogadishu Port - Facilities
Facilities 20 ft 40 ft
Container Facilities Available Yes Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS) No No
Refrigerated Container Stations No No
Other Capacity Details
Daily Off-take Capacity (Containers per day) Not known N/A
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) Nil N/A
Emergency Off-take Capacity Nil N/A
Off-take capacity of gang shift (in containers per shift) 1,000 mt/day N/A
Since Albayrak took over the port in September 2014, the port mainly handles containerized cargos from various ports, three liners fully operate in Mogadishu Alport (MAP). They are (MSC, CMA CGM and Sima Marine). Containers are de-stuffed inside the port which made the whole port open spaces container yards with full and emptied containers. Business people adapted to the containers and all incoming cargo are 80% containerized, apart from fuel, cement and other construction items.
There were few times vessels with bulk cargo called the port. But mainly break bulk cargos are common goods received.
Customs Guidance
In 1960 during independence, The Somali government established a custom law for the UN and international humanitarian Agencies that exempts them from paying taxes. Still the current Federal government follow that law which is under article 14. Tax exemption is processed through the Customs Department of the Ministry of Finance. Without the clearance of this department no imports or exports can be released as it’s the responsible agency that deals with customs matters for both Sea Ports and Airports.The Customs department operates under a national law and is authorized to examine the cargo for description verification, specification volume and/or quantity to assess its value in order to determine the correct taxes and customs duty.
For information on Somalia Port customs guidance, please see the following link: 1.3 Somalia Customs Information
Terminal Information
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Grain and Bulk Handling
Nectar Company provides bagging services in the main Ports of Mogadishu, Berbera and Bossaso. Informed at least four to six weeks prior to the arrival of a vessel, they are able to install mobile units and provide the services as required. The company is also planning to provide the same services at Kismayo Port.
Nectar Group Ltd. - 1 Ashton Gate, Ashton Road, Essex, RM3 8UF, United Kingdom
Name Title E-mail Address / Phone Number
Christopher Boughton Director [email protected]
Guy Wilkes Commercial Director [email protected]
Chris Leonard Commercial Manager [email protected]
Commercial Team N/A [email protected]
Abdullahi Awil Kuukay Mogadishu Representative for NECTAR [email protected]
+25261 6269332
It is possible for ships with cranes to be used at the port for offloading cargo.
Main Storage Terminal
Port of Mogadishu – Main Storage Terminal
Storage Type Number of Storage Facilities Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo 3 warehouses of 5,000 m² each 15,000 m²
Refrigerated Cargo None N/A
General Cargo 1 Open Storage 30,000 m²
Stevedoring
Stevedoring work or handling on board ships includes truck and trailer loaders, unloading and stacking in transit sheds and is charged as follows.Labour is sufficient and the ports operate 24/7 except Friday morning hours.
Description Chargeable Unit Rates in USD
Break Bulk Cargo Bags/mt $27
General Cargo Cartons/mt $30
Hinterland Information
The transport union is the main body that sources the trucks of different sizes, as only road transport is available in Mogadishu.
Around 3,000 trucks are controlled by union and they have different sizes and are old.
Sizes vary from 10 – 25 ton trucks. The older trucks are mostly used for short distance and shunting.
Changes are expected to continue taking place as more and more transport companies emerge and with modern trucks, which are competing to take over from the old union trucks.
Port Security
Port security is being reinforced day by day and UIC security guards are in control.The entrance to the Port of Mogadishu is cordoned off with a rope surrounding the perimeter and manned by a few armed guards and security officers.Vehicles and visitors are screened before they are allowed inside the Port.There is a shoes-off condition when entering offices and religious codes strictly observed.Security at Mogadishu Port is provided by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
Port of Mogadishu – Security
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ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) No
Current ISPS Level N/A Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional
Police Boats N/A
Fire Engines N/A
