The Angolan Government, through the Ministry of Transport, has opened an international public tender for the 20-year concession of the Caio Deep-Water Terminal in Cabinda Province.
The concession covers the management, maintenance and operation of all assets within the terminal’s public port domain, with proposals due by 27 July 2026.
Dr Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu, Minister of Transport, said: “The international public tender launched today reflects a clear commitment to transparency, competition, and the selection of partners with the requisite technical capacity, proven experience and a long-term vision.”
The Caio Deep-Water Terminal forms part of the broader Caio Deep-Water Port project, developed by the Angolan state via Caioporto, S.A. and the Port Company of Cabinda, E.P.
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The terminal lies around 8 kilometres from Cabinda city and is designed for both containerised and non-containerised cargo, accommodating vessels up to 5,000 TEUs.
The initial phase comprises 32 hectares of operational area, a 700-metre commercial quay, a 180-metre-wide access channel with 15.5 metres depth, and a two-kilometre access bridge.
Its location on the Atlantic coast, near the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, positions it as a strategic hub for regional trade, consolidating fragmented supply chains.
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Minister D’Abreu added: “Cabinda occupies a unique position as a strategic platform for Angola and Central Africa, with the potential to foster new dynamics of regional economic integration.”
The tender is aimed at experienced operators or consortia capable of meeting technical, operational and financial requirements.
Key evaluation criteria include the value of the concession, technical proposals, and the quality of the development and operations plans.
The project forms part of Angola’s Northern logistics corridor strategy, integrating port, rail and border infrastructure to enhance regional connectivity.
The terminal is expected to generate significant local and regional economic impact, creating both direct and indirect employment and stimulating Cabinda’s productive sector.
