Posted on April 13, 2026
The Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, quoted in a press release, said that “this international public tender represents a clear commitment to transparency, competition, and the selection of partners with technical capacity, proven experience, and a long-term vision.”
“Cabinda assumes a unique position as a strategic platform for Angola and Central Africa, with the capacity to structure new dynamics of regional economic integration,” said Ricardo de Abreu.
The concession will cover the rights to use and operate the public port assets linked to the terminal, and proposals can be submitted until July 27th of this year.
The tender is aimed at operators or consortia with proven experience in the management of international port terminals, requiring technical, financial, and operational qualifications, including relevant experience in port concessions, financial robustness, and proven capacity to manage significant cargo volumes.
Among the main evaluation criteria, the value of the concession award and the quality of the technical proposals stand out, especially the Development Plan and the Operations and Management Plan.
The Ministry of Transport’s statement further emphasized that the tender is part of the Executive’s strategy for modernizing and increasing the competitiveness of the port sector, promoting efficient infrastructure management and reinforcing Angola’s logistical positioning in the regional context.
The Caio Deepwater Terminal, located eight kilometers from the city of Cabinda, is part of the Caio Deepwater Port project, developed by the State through Caioporto, S.A. and the Cabinda Port Company, E.P., under public supervision.
The port infrastructure was designed for containerized and non-containerized operations, with capacity for large vessels, including vessels up to 5000 TEU [Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit].
In its initial phase, the project includes approximately 32 hectares of operational area, 700 meters of commercial quay, an access channel 180 meters wide and 15.5 meters deep, and an access bridge approximately two kilometers long.
“The location of the Port of Caio, on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa and close to the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo, gives it a strategic position for regional trade, allowing the consolidation of logistical flows and the integration of currently dispersed supply chains,” the statement says.
The project is part of an integrated vision for the development of the Northern Logistics Corridor, linking port, rail, and border infrastructure to strengthen regional connectivity and economic competitiveness.
