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KMMUT Mutsamudu Port
Mutsamudu Port is the seaport of Mutsamudu, in the city of Mutsamuduin Comoros. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is KMMUT.

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Port Code

KMMUT

Name

Mutsamudu

Country / Region

Comoros

City

Mutsamudu

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-12.1660000

Longitude

44.3910000

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Mutsamudu Port Overview

UN/LOCODE: KMMUT

Mutsamudu is a seaport on Anjouan Island in the Union of the Comoros, positioned at approximately 44.3910000°E, 12.1660000°S. Built in 1982, it is identified in the supplied port record as the only deep-water port in the Comoros group and the principal gateway for the country’s annual cargo transit. The port is capable of accommodating large ocean-going vessels alongside and also functions as a transshipment point for containerized cargo moving to or from the other Comorian islands. Container traffic predominates, while bulk cargo is limited. Our service team treats Mutsamudu as an island-port operation: vessel connection, transshipment planning, document accuracy and inter-island delivery coordination should be confirmed before cargo is released.

Port / Country	MUTSAMUDU / COMOROS
City / Region	Mutsamudu, Anjouan Island / Africa
Coordinates	44.3910000°E, 12.1660000°S
Port role	Deep-water seaport, container gateway and island transshipment point

Key Highlights

Fast routing assessment

Located on Anjouan Island and approximately 80 nautical miles, or 150 km, east of Moroni on Grand Comoro.
The supplied port profile identifies Mutsamudu as the Comoros port able to handle large ocean-going vessels alongside.
Approximately 75% of reported traffic is transshipment to or from the other islands; final-island planning is therefore essential.
Traffic is mainly containerized, with rice, cement, sugar, flour and petroleum products among the principal imports.
The port is supervised by EPPAM, while cargo handling concession activity is attributed to ASC; local operational confirmation remains necessary.

Facilities & Services

Operational profile

Quays and marine access: The supplied profile records new quays and completion of a dredging programme. Vessel acceptance, draft restrictions and berth windows must be checked for each sailing.
Container handling: Containerized cargo is the dominant traffic segment. Equipment availability, reefer power, empty-container release and handling windows should be confirmed before booking.
Transshipment: Cargo destined for Grand Comoro, Mohéli or other islands may require a connection through Mutsamudu. The onward vessel, discharge port and transfer responsibility should appear clearly in the booking plan.
Bulk and general cargo: Bulk cargo volumes are described as limited. Cement, food commodities, petroleum products and project cargo require commodity-specific handling confirmation.
Port management and stevedoring: EPPAM is cited as the public port authority and ASC as the handling concessionaire since 2003. Actual services and working arrangements should be verified by our local agency channel.

Routes & Transit Times

Connection planning

For cargo from Asia, Europe, the Middle East or other African markets, routing may involve a regional hub and a feeder or transshipment leg. Our team will verify the actual carrier itinerary rather than assume a direct call.
For cargo to the other Comorian islands, Mutsamudu may serve as the ocean gateway before an inter-island transfer. Final delivery timing depends on the onward sailing, cargo release and local receiving arrangements.
No fixed transit time, sailing frequency or direct-service commitment should be applied without a carrier quotation. Schedule changes, port rotation, weather, transshipment connection and documentation release can materially affect delivery.
At booking stage, our service team confirms the complete routing, transshipment point, free-time basis, connection risk and destination charge responsibility in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Island supply chain

Primary service area: Anjouan Island, with transshipment flows serving Grand Comoro, Mohéli and other destinations within the Comoros island group.
Imports: Rice, cement, sugar, flour and petroleum products are identified as principal inbound commodities. Food and construction cargo require careful packing, moisture protection and document matching.
Exports: Ylang ylang, cloves and vanilla are listed as key export products. Agricultural cargo may require origin, phytosanitary, quality or buyer-specific documentation.
Container profile: FCL is the practical planning basis for many movements. Consolidation, less-than-container-load acceptance and destination deconsolidation must be confirmed for each shipment.
Delivery planning: Because island transshipment is significant, the named destination should identify the actual receiving island and not only the first port of discharge.

Operations & Compliance

Risk controls

Cut-offs: Vessel cut-off, port gate receiving, documentation cut-off and transshipment connection cut-off can differ. Our team obtains the confirmed terminal and carrier deadlines for the selected sailing; do not rely on a generic schedule.
Dangerous goods: Petroleum products and other regulated cargo require advance acceptance, correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and safety documentation. Acceptance, segregation and equipment availability must be approved before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits and origin documents should be consistent. Customs examination, port release and any inspection hold may delay onward transfer, so complete documents should be submitted early.
Local delivery: Island road access, truck capacity, receiving hours, chassis or empty-return arrangements may constrain delivery. Our service team confirms the final consignee location, delivery equipment and return plan before issuing a door quotation.

Shipping Tips

Practical recommendations

Provide the final island, consignee contact, commodity description, gross weight, dimensions and expected delivery point at quotation stage so that transshipment and local delivery can be priced correctly.
Reserve space early for food, cement, petroleum-related cargo, reefers or project cargo, and obtain written confirmation of equipment, connection and handling requirements.
Use moisture-resistant packaging, secure palletization and clear marks for island transshipment. Packaging should withstand additional handling beyond the first discharge port.
Build schedule buffer for transshipment, weather, inspections and local release. Our team can compare alternative regional routings when the required connection is unavailable or operationally unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Forwarder guidance

Can Mutsamudu handle large ocean-going vessels?: The supplied port profile identifies it as the only Comoros port capable of handling large ocean-going vessels alongside. Vessel size, draft, berth availability and sailing conditions still require confirmation for the nominated voyage.
Is Mutsamudu a suitable port for cargo bound for another Comorian island?: Yes, the port profile describes substantial transshipment activity to and from the other islands. Our team must confirm the onward island connection, transfer arrangement and final release responsibility before booking.
Are all cargoes handled as containers?: No. Container traffic is the main segment, while bulk cargo is described as limited. For bulk, breakbulk, liquid or project cargo, handling acceptance and equipment should be obtained before the cargo is positioned.
What causes the most common delays?: Typical risk points include missed carrier cut-offs, incomplete customs documents, dangerous-goods approval, transshipment connection changes, inspection holds and limited island delivery capacity. Early document and connection planning reduces exposure.
Can a fixed transit time be quoted?: Only after the carrier, routing, transshipment point and final island are confirmed. Our service team provides an indicative schedule with operational qualifications rather than an unconditional delivery promise.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification notes

Primary basis: The port code, name, country, city, coordinates and operational description in this module are based on the supplied KMMUT port record, including its stated construction date, geographic relationship to Moroni, transshipment role, cargo profile, authority and concession information.

Operational boundary: Vessel schedules, berth windows, draft acceptance, equipment, dangerous-goods approval, customs procedures, charges, cut-offs and delivery availability are time-sensitive. Our service team confirms these items with the carrier, port-side representatives and relevant authorities before shipment execution.

No unsupported throughput, water-depth, berth-count, carrier-frequency or transit-time figures are presented. Where a specific official source domain is not verified in the supplied record, the item is stated qualitatively and remains subject to operational confirmation.