Luanda
Luanda, Angola
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. thorl5 / Pexels.
About Luanda
Luanda is Angola's main container port and handles the great majority of the country's imports, serving the capital directly. Congestion here has historically been the defining feature of the lane, and while it has eased, dwell times still run longer than most West African ports. Angolan import documentation is strict and clearance is not a formality.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Luanda — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 21–27 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Angola lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Luanda, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Luanda
- Country
- Angola
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- AOLAD
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 21–27 days
What to know about Luanda
- Angola's principal container gateway
- Serves the capital directly
- Dwell times run longer than most of the coast
- Import documentation is strictly enforced
Same country
Other ports in Angola
We also ship to 2 other ports in Angola.
Moving cargo through Luanda? Get a quote.
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