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AOPLE Porto Alexandre (tombua)
Porto Alexandre (tombua) is the seaport of Porto alexandre (tombua), in the city of Porto alexandre (tombua)in Angola. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is AOPLE.

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Port Code

AOPLE

Name

Porto Alexandre (tombua)

Country / Region

Angola

City

Porto alexandre (tombua)

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-15.7989000

Longitude

11.8307300

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Port Overview

Porto Alexandre (Tombua), Angola

Porto Alexandre, also known as Tombua, is a medium-sized sheltered seaport on Angola’s South Atlantic coast in Namibe Province. The port is identified by UN/LOCODE AOPLE and is positioned at approximately 15°47′56.04″S, 11°49′50.62″E. Historically associated with whaling, it now supports local oil-related activity and fishing. Refrigeration facilities are recorded at the Tombwa canning factory, supported through European Union assistance, which is relevant to temperature-sensitive fish and seafood logistics. The supplied port record indicates that the maximum vessel length recorded at the port is 68 metres. Our platform treats AOPLE as a regional, operation-sensitive call port: vessel acceptance, cargo-handling arrangements, documentation and inland delivery conditions should be reconfirmed with the carrier and local representative before booking.

UN/LOCODE	AOPLE
Country / Province	Angola / Namibe Province
Port city	Porto Alexandre (Tombua)
Coordinates	15°47′56.04″S, 11°49′50.62″E; decimal: -15.798900, 11.830730
Recorded maximum vessel length	68 metres; acceptance remains subject to current port and carrier confirmation

Key Highlights

Operational Characteristics at a Glance

Regional seaportA sheltered South Atlantic harbor serving the Tombua area rather than a major Angola gateway.

Fishing and oil relevanceLocal fishing, seafood processing and oil-related activity shape the likely cargo profile.

Vessel-size sensitivityThe supplied record cites 68 metres as the maximum recorded vessel length; vessel suitability must be checked per call.

Cold-chain considerationRefrigeration is recorded at the Tombwa canning factory, while actual availability for third-party cargo requires confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Facilities Relevant to Forwarding Decisions

Harbor environment: The port is described in the supplied record as a well-sheltered harbor on the South Atlantic coast, but current berth, draft and tidal restrictions must be obtained for each vessel nomination.
Container cargo: Container acceptance and equipment availability should be confirmed specifically for the intended sailing; do not assume regular full-container or empty-equipment services.
Fishing and seafood support: Refrigeration facilities are recorded at the Tombwa canning factory. Our service team can verify whether the facility accepts the proposed commodity, temperature range and cargo volume.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Cargo requiring lifting, open storage or special handling should be pre-advised with dimensions, weight, lifting points and packing details.
Inland connection: Road delivery planning should be arranged case by case, with confirmation of road condition, vehicle availability, escort requirements and final consignee access.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Schedule Planning

Likely routing logic: Cargo may require a carrier-approved regional connection or transshipment arrangement rather than a guaranteed direct service. Available options depend on vessel size, equipment positioning and the carrier’s current network.
Trade directions: West African coastal, Southern African and overseas export/import flows may be considered, but port rotation, transshipment hub and sailing frequency must be confirmed before quotation.
Transit-time controls: Actual timing is influenced by feeder availability, cargo readiness, customs release, weather, port call confirmation and inland road conditions. Our platform provides schedule estimates only after the carrier and local agent confirm the routing.
Small-port planning: A wider booking lead time is prudent because missed cut-offs, equipment shortages or omitted port calls can require rerouting through another Angolan or regional gateway.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Cargo Base

Tombua and Namibe Province: The immediate logistics focus is the local coastal economy and its connection with fishing, seafood processing and oil-related operations.
Seafood and refrigerated cargo: Fish, seafood products, canned goods and associated packaging may require controlled temperature, rapid handover and verified power or refrigeration arrangements.
Oil-related supplies: Industrial parts, maintenance materials, consumables and project cargo may be relevant, subject to cargo classification and any shipper or consignee compliance requirements.
General cargo: Machinery, spare parts, construction materials and other breakbulk shipments should be assessed for handling equipment, package dimensions and inland delivery limitations before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Control Points

Cut-offs and port call: Obtain the carrier’s written cargo cut-off, documentation cut-off, VGM deadline and actual port-call confirmation. Local cut-off practice may differ from the booking schedule.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point and package details before acceptance. DG approval, segregation and equipment availability must be confirmed case by case.
Customs and inspection: Ensure commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, origin documents and any commodity permits are consistent. Customs release and physical inspection can affect delivery timing.
Inland delivery: Confirm truck dimensions, axle limits, road access, delivery windows and consignee unloading capability. Oversized or heavy cargo requires a route and lifting review before dispatch.

Our service team will not treat a booking confirmation as proof of terminal acceptance, reefer plug availability, DG approval or final-mile feasibility; each item requires operational confirmation.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Shipping Approach

Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, packing photos, commodity description and intended delivery location to our platform before requesting a final routing.
For seafood or other temperature-sensitive goods, state the required temperature range, set-point, ventilation requirement and expected dwell time; verify refrigeration arrangements before cargo dispatch.
For machinery, oil-service supplies or project cargo, use seaworthy export packing with marked lifting points, centre of gravity and moisture protection where applicable.
Keep a contingency option through another confirmed regional gateway when the cargo is time-critical, high-value or dependent on a single small-port call.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our standard container be booked directly to AOPLE?

Possibly, but not automatically. Our platform must verify the carrier’s current port rotation, equipment positioning, vessel acceptance and local handling arrangements before confirming a direct booking or transshipment plan.

Is AOPLE suitable for refrigerated seafood?

The supplied port information records refrigeration facilities at the Tombwa canning factory. Availability, plug-in capacity, operating responsibility and acceptance of third-party cargo must be confirmed for the specific shipment.

What should be checked for an oil-related spare-parts shipment?

Provide a full cargo description, dimensions, weight, packing method, end-user details and any dangerous-goods characteristics. Our service team will review handling, customs documentation and inland delivery feasibility before booking.

Can a large vessel call at Porto Alexandre?

The supplied record cites a maximum recorded vessel length of 68 metres. This is not a universal vessel-acceptance limit; current port, berth, draft, maneuvering and carrier restrictions must be confirmed for the nominated vessel.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Primary data basis	Port master record supplied for UN/LOCODE AOPLE, including port name, country, location, coordinates, port description and recorded vessel-length information.
Verified fields used	PORTO ALEXANDRE (TOMBUA); Angola; Namibe Province; AOPLE; coordinates -15.798900, 11.830730; recorded maximum vessel length 68 metres.
Operational interpretation	Regional fishing, seafood, refrigeration and oil-related logistics characteristics are presented as planning considerations. They do not constitute confirmation of current terminal equipment, sailing frequency, customs hours, charges or berth availability.
Confirmation responsibility	Our platform confirms carrier schedules, port-call acceptance, documentation cut-offs, DG approval, reefer arrangements, customs requirements and inland delivery conditions with the relevant carrier, local agent and consignee before execution.