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KMFOM Fomboni Port
Fomboni Port is the seaport of Fomboni, in the city of Fomboniin Comoros. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is KMFOM.

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Port Code

KMFOM

Name

Fomboni

Country / Region

Comoros

City

Fomboni

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-12.2894998

Longitude

43.7555008

Est. Unit Price

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Fomboni Port (KMFOM), Comoros

Our platform classifies Fomboni as a small island sea port and roadstead anchorage serving Fomboni on Mohéli Island in the Comoros archipelago. Cargo is handled by lighters rather than through a conventional deep-water container terminal. The port does not receive international regular lines; in normal practice, cargo is cleared or transshipped through Moroni or Mutsamudu before moving onward by smaller inter-island vessels. This makes Fomboni more suitable for planned feeder, project and island-supply movements than for a standard direct FCL or LCL service. Our service team coordinates the main-line routing, customs sequence, lighter transfer and final island delivery as one connected operation.

UN/LOCODE

KMFOM

Country

Comoros (KM)

Port Type

Roadstead anchorage

Regular Lines

Not received

Fomboni is located on Mohéli Island at approximately 12.2894998° S, 43.7555008° E.
Cargo is normally transferred between an offshore vessel and shore by lighters.
International cargo may require customs clearance and handling at Moroni or Mutsamudu before inter-island onward movement.
Small inter-island vessels are used for onward distribution; the supplied port data indicates a maximum vessel length of 45 m for this trade.
Our team treats every booking as an operationally confirmed movement, not as a guaranteed direct-port service.

Anchorage and lightering

Fomboni operates as a roadstead anchorage. Cargo handling depends on lighter availability, sea conditions, local handling arrangements and safe transfer procedures.

Containerized cargo

Our team does not assume a dedicated container terminal, quay-side crane or routine direct FCL reception. Container discharge, unpacking or onward loading must be confirmed case by case.

Breakbulk and general cargo

Non-containerized cargo may be more practical for certain island supplies, but lifting points, packaging, lighter capacity and shore landing arrangements require prior confirmation.

Customs and inspection interface

Customs presence is indicated at the port, while the normal customs sequence may be completed at Moroni or Mutsamudu. Our service team verifies the actual clearance point before shipment release.

Storage and equipment

Warehouse, reefer plug, empty-container, chassis and heavy-lift availability are not treated as standard services. Shippers should obtain written confirmation before accepting cargo cut-off instructions.

Inland connectivity

There is no railway connection associated with this island port in the supplied data. Final delivery is dependent on local road access, vehicle suitability, landing conditions and inter-island coordination.

Routing and Time Planning

Main routing pattern: Our platform normally plans international cargo through a suitable regional gateway, with Moroni or Mutsamudu used as potential clearance, transshipment or consolidation points before onward movement to Fomboni.
Inter-island leg: The final leg is generally arranged by smaller coastal or inter-island craft. Vessel availability, sailing windows, lighter operations and weather can materially affect the schedule.
Transit-time policy: We provide a shipment-specific estimate only after confirming the gateway, carrier or local operator, customs point, cargo dimensions and transfer method. No fixed direct-line transit time should be used for quotation purposes.
Schedule risk: Any delay at the international gateway, customs inspection, cargo reloading point or anchorage may extend the overall lead time; buffer planning is essential for time-sensitive cargo.

Service hinterland

The immediate hinterland is Fomboni and the surrounding communities on Mohéli Island. The port’s practical role is island supply and local distribution rather than a large continental gateway.

Typical cargo profile

Suitable cargo may include general consumer goods, packaged provisions, construction materials, spare parts, small industrial equipment and humanitarian or project supplies, subject to handling confirmation.

Oversized and heavy cargo

Large machinery, long pieces and dense cargo require an early feasibility review covering lighter deck capacity, lifting arrangements, road access and the final landing point.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

For chilled, frozen or pharmaceutical cargo, our team verifies power availability, transfer duration, packaging autonomy and contingency arrangements before booking.

Operational and Compliance Controls

Booking and cut-off: Fomboni should not be treated as a conventional liner port with a standard public cut-off. Our team confirms the gateway cut-off, transshipment acceptance, lighter loading window and local receiving instructions separately.
Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, consignee details, origin information and any import authorization should be consistent across the international and inter-island legs. The required customs set must be confirmed for the actual clearance location.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods require advance carrier, lighter and local acceptance approval. Shippers must provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and safety documentation where applicable.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, relabeling, unpacking or reloading can occur at the gateway or local port. Our service team obtains release instructions before dispatching cargo from the gateway and verifies road delivery feasibility on Mohéli.

01 · Route design

Request a through-routing review before quoting. Compare gateway clearance, transshipment and final lighter options rather than assuming direct Fomboni discharge.

02 · Packaging

Use moisture-resistant, seaworthy packaging with secure lifting points. Protect cartons and machinery against repeated handling, spray and lighter transfer.

03 · Cargo data

Provide exact dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, stackability, DG status and delivery address before equipment or lighter feasibility is assessed.

04 · Contingency

Allow schedule buffer and identify a gateway or inter-island alternative in advance for urgent, perishable, high-value or project cargo.

Fomboni Port FAQs

Can our team book a normal direct container service to Fomboni?

Not as a standard assumption. The supplied port information states that Fomboni does not receive international regular lines. Our service team first checks a regional gateway and then confirms the inter-island transfer arrangement.

Where is customs clearance normally completed?

Although customs are present at Fomboni, goods are generally unloaded and cleared at Moroni or Mutsamudu before being reloaded onto smaller vessels. The actual clearance point must be confirmed for each shipment and commodity.

How is cargo discharged at Fomboni?

Fomboni is a roadstead anchorage where cargoes are handled using lighters. The final method depends on sea conditions, cargo characteristics, lighter availability and local handling approval.

Is Fomboni suitable for oversized machinery?

It may be possible, but feasibility cannot be assumed. Our team requires dimensions, weight, lifting details and the final delivery location to verify lighter, shore and road constraints before booking.

What transit time should be quoted to the consignee?

We do not publish a fixed transit promise for KMFOM. Gateway connection, customs processing, reloading, weather, lighter availability and inter-island sailing arrangements must be checked before issuing a shipment-specific estimate.

Data Sources and Provenance

Primary port data	Supplied port master data for FOMBONI, including UN/LOCODE KMFOM, country code KM, city, coordinates, port description and the stated roadstead, lightering and inter-island operating characteristics.
UN/LOCODE reference	UN/LOCODE framework and reference material: unece.org. The port code shown here remains based on the supplied master data.
Verification boundary	Specific berth dimensions, water depth, terminal equipment, storage capacity, sailing frequency, tariffs, opening hours, carrier acceptance and transit times are not stated here and must be confirmed with the applicable gateway, local handler, carrier and customs office before execution.

Our platform updates operational recommendations against shipment-specific confirmations. Time-sensitive bookings should rely on the latest written instructions issued by the relevant carrier, gateway and local handling parties.