Luanda, April 9, 2026 (Lusa) – Angola’s government launched an international public tender on Thursday for a 20-year concession to manage, maintain, and operate the Caio Deep-water Terminal in Cabinda province, with proposals being accepted until 27 July.
Angolan transport minister Ricardo de Abreu said in a press release that the tender represented a clear commitment to transparency, competition, and the selection of partners with technical capacity, proven experience, and a long-term vision.
“Cabinda occupies a unique position here as a strategic platform for Angola and Central Africa, with the capacity to shape new dynamics of regional economic integration”, he said.
The concession will grant the rights to use and exploit the port's public domain assets assigned to the terminal.
All bids must be submitted by 27 July 2026.
The tender is open to operators or consortia with proven experience in managing international port terminals, technical, financial, and operational qualifications, relevant experience in port concessions, financial robustness and a proven ability to manage significant cargo volumes.
Key evaluation criteria will include the value of the concession premium and the quality of technical proposals, specifically regarding development, operations, and management plans.
According to the transport ministry, this move was part of the government's strategy to modernise the port sector, improve infrastructure efficiency, and strengthen Angola's logistical position in the region.
Located 8 kilometres from the city of Cabinda, the terminal is part of the Caio Deep-water Port project developed by the Angolan state, with Caioporto, S.A. and the Cabinda Port Company, E.P., under public supervision.
The infrastructure was designed for containerised and non-containerised operations, capable of accommodating large vessels, including ships of up to 5,000 TEU (Twenty-foot containers).
In its initial phase, the project includes approximately 32 hectares of operational area, a 700-metre commercial quay, a 180-metre-wide, 15.5-metre-deep access channel, and a 2-kilometre access bridge.
"The location of the port, on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, close to the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gives it a strategic position for regional trade, enabling the consolidation of logistics flows and the integration of currently dispersed supply chains", the statement said.
The project is part of an integrated vision to develop the Northern logistics corridor, linking port, rail, and border infrastructure to enhance regional connectivity and economic competitiveness.
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