MGT expands infrastructure to boost capacity at Port of Matadi
A major terminal in the Port of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT),s I undertaking several key projects including construction of a 2.65-kilometer road linking the port and storage yard expansion to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI), the owner of the terminal, informed that these key projects will reinforce Matadi’s position as the country’s premier maritime hub.
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According to ICTSI, the 2.65-kilometer road will link the Port of Matadi to the Kinkanda traffic circle via SEP (Services des Entreprises Pétrolières) Congo and RN (Route Nationale) 14. The project consists of building 906 meters of new road and rehabilitating 1,746 meters of existing infrastructure. The first phase, covering the 1.75-kilometer stretch between the Kinkanda traffic circle and Entrée SEP, was completed in June last year. The second phase, set to begin in February 2025, will extend from MGT and exit east to the RN14-SEP Congo entrance.
Upon completion, the improved roadway is expected to reduce container dwell times and streamline cargo deliveries for trucking companies. It will also help alleviate congestion in the western part of Matadi, benefiting both the terminal and the surrounding local community.
ICTSI noted that MGT the storage yard expansion is to accommodate the consistently growing cargo volumes – to maximizing storage capacity and ensuring the terminal meets growing customer demand.
Further enhancing accessibility and the overall experience for clients and port users, MGT is extending its parking area for clients and stakeholders. A new pedestrian walkway is also being built to enhance safety for visitors.
Overall, MGT’s objective is not only to continuously improve its operations and customer service, but also to contribute to the creation of indirect jobs in Matadi. The company is dedicated to driving growth, ensuring seamless trade connectivity and maintaining its position the leading maritime terminal in the DRC.
In January 2014, ICTSI entered a joint venture agreement with La Société De Gestion Immobilière Lengo (SIMOBILE) to develop a container and general cargo terminal on along the river bank of the Congo River at Mbengu Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. ICTSI and SIMOBILE formed a joint venture company, Matadi Gateway Terminal to operate and manage the facility. SIMOBILE is a concessionaire of a parcel of land along the Congo river in the district of Mbengu, Township of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of Congo, intended for port use.
