Boma
Boma, Democratic Republic of Congo
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Pexels.
About Boma
Boma lies downstream of Matadi and is reached with a shorter river passage, which suits vessels that cannot make the full transit. It handles a smaller share of the country's trade, with timber and general cargo alongside containers. For Kinshasa-bound cargo the road leg from Boma is longer than from Matadi.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Boma — 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 Democratic Republic of Congo lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Boma, 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
- Boma
- Country
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- CDBOA
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 21–27 days
What to know about Boma
- Downstream of Matadi with a shorter river passage
- Suits vessels that cannot reach Matadi
- Timber and general cargo alongside containers
- Longer road leg to Kinshasa than from Matadi
Same country
Other ports in Democratic Republic of Congo
We also ship to one other port in Democratic Republic of Congo.
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