CDGOM Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of CDGOM
Goma Port is the seaport of Goma, in the city of Gomain Congo(drc). Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is CDGOM.
CDGOM · Goma · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Port Overview
Goma Port (UN/LOCODE: CDGOM) is a lacustrine logistics point on the shore of Lake Kivu in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The supplied port record classifies it as a dry port, while its physical operating environment is a small lake-side bay with independently owned quays rather than a single port-authority complex. The record identifies nine berths, no permanently installed lifting equipment, and two storage terminals of 321 m² each. For our platform, CDGOM is best treated as a small, coordination-intensive gateway for regional cargo, where barge or lake-side handling, road delivery, equipment availability, customs procedures and security planning must be confirmed before booking.
| UN/LOCODE | CDGOM |
|---|---|
| Location | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Coordinates | 1.670400° S, 29.231200° E |
| Port profile | Lake-side dry-port / local quay logistics point |
Fast decision points
Key Highlights
Infrastructure and handling scope
Facilities & Services
- Quays and berths: The supplied record reports nine berths located within a small Lake Kivu bay. Allocation is operator-specific and should be confirmed for each shipment.
- Container handling: FCL movement is recorded in the port database. Because fixed lifting equipment is not identified, our service team will verify crane, reach-stacker, truck-mounted equipment or alternative lifting arrangements before dispatch.
- Storage: Two storage terminals are listed, each measuring 321 m² in the supplied record. Actual availability, cargo segregation and free storage conditions require local confirmation.
- Breakbulk and project cargo: Handling may be possible subject to quay capacity, package dimensions, lifting plan and externally sourced equipment. No lifting capacity should be assumed from the port code alone.
- Inland connection: Road collection and delivery are central to the service model. Truck access, axle limits, loading windows, security and border formalities should be checked case by case.
Routing logic
Routes & Logistics Timing
- International container cargo will generally require a multimodal plan through a suitable ocean gateway, followed by regional road and, where commercially appropriate, Lake Kivu-side movement. The actual routing depends on carrier acceptance, border feasibility and cargo characteristics.
- CDGOM should not be presented as a guaranteed direct ocean-service port. Our team will distinguish the ocean leg, regional transit leg, customs dwell and final delivery when preparing a quotation.
- Timing is particularly sensitive to quay availability, crane mobilisation, cargo inspection, documentation corrections, road security, border congestion, weather and local handling schedules.
- For urgent or high-value cargo, we recommend a pre-alert and local readiness check before vessel or truck dispatch rather than relying on a standard port cut-off assumption.
Regional cargo profile
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary service area: Goma and the surrounding eastern DRC market, with onward movements planned according to road access, destination security and applicable border procedures.
- Common commercial profile: Containerised consumer goods, general merchandise, construction supplies, industrial inputs, humanitarian or development cargo and equipment for regional projects may be considered, subject to acceptance and regulatory review.
- Handling-sensitive cargo: Machinery, generators, vehicles, oversized units and heavy packages require advance confirmation of lifting equipment, quay surface, truck configuration and unloading sequence.
- Lake-related movements: Any lake-side or barge-linked leg requires separate confirmation of operator, sailing conditions, cargo documentation, weather exposure and transloading responsibility.
Execution controls
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Do not assume a uniform terminal cut-off. Our service team will obtain the actual receiving deadline, quay allocation, document deadline and truck appointment from the selected operator.
- Documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, consignee details, customs instructions and any import permits should be checked for consistency before cargo arrival. Corrections may create avoidable dwell time.
- Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, emergency contact and packing certificate where applicable. Acceptance must be confirmed before booking or equipment release.
- Inspection and release: Customs or other authorities may require documentary review, physical examination or additional release steps. Cargo should not be moved to the quay without a verified clearance and delivery plan.
Practical planning advice
Shipping Tips
- Provide dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points and photographs for machinery, crates, project cargo or unusually heavy packages before quotation.
- For FCL, confirm container type, seal process, equipment interchange, local lifting method and empty-container return instructions before the container is dispatched inland.
- Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging and internal bracing for lake-side or road segments; clearly mark gross weight, lifting points, consignee and handling orientation.
- Build contingency into the plan for customs inspection, equipment mobilisation, road disruption and storage limitations. Our platform can coordinate an alternative transloading or road plan when the originally selected quay is unsuitable, subject to local feasibility.
Questions from forwarders and shippers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CDGOM an ocean container port with regular direct liner service?
No direct ocean service or fixed sailing frequency should be assumed. Our team will design a multimodal routing through an appropriate gateway and separately verify the regional road or lake-side connection.
Can cargo be lifted at the port?
The supplied record states that the port has no lifting equipment and that cranes must be brought from Goma. Lifting is therefore subject to advance mobilisation, equipment suitability, operator availability and a confirmed lifting plan.
Are all nine berths available to every shipper?
No. The quays are associated with different owners. The selected operator, receiving berth, cargo acceptance conditions and working schedule must be confirmed for each shipment.
What should be checked before sending a container to Goma?
Confirm the receiving quay, document deadline, customs status, truck appointment, lifting method, storage availability, security arrangements and final delivery route before dispatch.
How long will a shipment take?
A reliable single transit time cannot be promised without origin, routing, cargo type and delivery point. Ocean transshipment, road conditions, border processing, inspections, weather, equipment mobilisation and local handling can all change the final schedule.
Data basis and verification boundary
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, location, coordinates, classification, berth count, storage-terminal dimensions and equipment description in this module are based on the supplied CDGOM port record. The UN/LOCODE reference framework can be cross-checked through unece.org. Operational items that may change—quay acceptance, equipment mobilisation, storage availability, customs release, security conditions, road access and schedules—must be confirmed with the selected local operator, authorities and our service team before shipment execution.
This page intentionally excludes unverified figures for water depth, throughput, handling rates, opening hours, carrier coverage, charges and guaranteed transit times.