Congo Terminal Sets New Throughput Record in 2025
Congo Terminal announces it handled 1,219,174 TEUs in 2025, a level the company presents as a first: exceeding 1.2 million containers moved in a single year. This performance is seen locally as a strong signal of Pointe-Noire’s role in Congo’s commercial logistics.
A Milestone Linked to the East Mole Expansion in Pointe-Noire
The company links the 2025 record to a major ongoing project at the East Mole of the Port of Pointe-Noire. The new port platform, still under construction, is presented as the next step to support higher volumes and smoother operations, in line with the expansion of national economic activity.
From 200,000 to 1.2 Million: What the Concession’s History Shows
The trajectory since the start of the concession in 2009 is described as a marked acceleration in container handling. “Since the start of the concession in 2009, we have multiplied the volume of containers handled by six, from 200,000 to over 1.2 million TEUs.”
An Ambition of 2 Million TEUs by 2027, Anchored in New Capacities
The next target is even higher, with the company aiming for 2 million containers handled by 2027. The key lever is the commissioning of the new port platform currently under construction, which is expected to unlock additional capacity and speed up turnaround times.
Over 450 Million Euros Already Invested in Pointe-Noire
Congo Terminal states it has invested over 450 million euros in the Port of Pointe-Noire, highlighting three priorities: developing infrastructure, training staff, and acquiring state-of-the-art equipment. For the company, these investments concern not only volume but also building long-term operational reliability.
Over 400 Million Euros More to Strengthen the Logistics Chain
Beyond past investments, the operator indicates it has launched the construction of the new port platform for just over 400 million euros more. The company presents this spending as a concrete response to growing demand and as support for Congo’s broader economic momentum.
Positioning Pointe-Noire as a Deep-Water Gateway for the Sub-Region
Congo Terminal asserts that its investment program is designed to make Pointe-Noire a benchmark deep-water port and a center of transshipment excellence along the southern part of West Africa’s coast. The message is that scale, modern equipment, and constant modernization can support competitiveness.
What the 2025 Figure Means for Businesses and Public Planning
For importers, exporters, and logistics operators, a higher annual TEU figure can translate into more predictable supply chains, if capacity growth is matched by smooth operations. For public decision-makers, the declared performance and project pipeline provide a measurable basis for planning around trade corridors.