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AOMAL Malongo Port
Malongo Port is the seaport of Malongo, in the city of Malongoin Angola. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is AOMAL.

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Port Code

AOMAL

Name

Malongo

Country / Region

Angola

City

Malongo

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-5.3960000

Longitude

12.1990000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Malongo (UN/LOCODE: AOMAL) is a specialized offshore oil and gas terminal in Angola, located in Cabinda, approximately 17 km north of Cabinda city. The terminal is associated with Chevron Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC) operations and is designed primarily for crude oil and LPG export rather than conventional container or general-cargo handling.

Crude oil is transferred from the Malongo onshore tank farm through submarine pipelines to single-point mooring facilities for export loading. LPG operations use floating storage units, with cargo transferred to export vessels through ship-to-ship alongside operations. For our logistics team, AOMAL should therefore be treated as a controlled energy terminal requiring terminal acceptance, vessel compatibility review, strict dangerous-goods documentation and confirmation of the nominated loading arrangement before any shipment commitment.

UN/LOCODE	AOMAL
Location	Malongo, Cabinda, Angola
Coordinates in supplied record	5.396° S, 12.199° E
Primary port function	Crude oil and LPG export terminal
Reported vessel limits	Maximum draught 16.8 m; maximum recorded vessel length 101 m; maximum reported deadweight 5,184 t

Key Highlights

Energy-specialized gatewayCrude oil and LPG are the defining cargo streams; routine container, LCL and general-cargo assumptions do not apply.

Offshore loading modelCrude export uses submarine pipelines and SPM facilities, while LPG may involve floating storage and ship-to-ship transfer.

Cabinda operating contextThe terminal supports offshore and upstream petroleum activity in the Cabinda area, with marine coordination central to execution.

Vessel acceptance is decisiveDraft, length, deadweight, mooring, manifold and cargo compatibility must be confirmed for each nominated vessel.

High compliance sensitivityDangerous-goods classification, cargo declarations, vetting and terminal approvals should be completed before operational dates are fixed.

Facilities & Services

Crude oil export system: The supplied port record identifies an onshore tank farm connected to export vessels by submarine pipelines and Malongo SPMs.
SPM loading: SBM Berths No. 1 and 2 are identified in the supplied description. Berth allocation, mooring instructions and operating windows require direct confirmation for each call.
LPG storage and transfer: The Malongo LPG terminal uses the storage tanker “Berge Troll” in the supplied record; cargo transfer to an export vessel is described as a ship-to-ship alongside operation.
Sanha LPG interface: The supplied record also describes LPG storage on the “Sanha LPG FPSO”, indicating that the wider operating system may involve offshore floating storage and coordinated marine transfers.
Conventional cargo services: Container stuffing, LCL consolidation, public warehousing, rail connection and general-cargo yard services should not be presumed. Our team will verify whether a shipment must be routed through another suitable commercial port.

Facility names, storage status, loading method and available shore services are operationally sensitive. Our service team will reconfirm them with the terminal, operator or nominated agent before issuing a final handling plan.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Export orientation: AOMAL is primarily an origin terminal for crude oil and LPG. The actual destination, vessel nomination and lifting program determine the international routing.
Marine connection: Cargo may move from tank storage or floating storage to the export vessel through pipelines, SPM loading or ship-to-ship transfer rather than through a container liner network.
Time drivers: Terminal acceptance, vessel vetting, weather and sea conditions, mooring readiness, cargo readiness, surveyor attendance, customs formalities and offshore transfer windows can materially change the schedule.
Transit planning: We do not publish a fixed transit promise for AOMAL. Our team will calculate the voyage after confirming the nominated vessel, destination, cargo quantity, loading method and operational window.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Malongo and the Cabinda petroleum operating area, with logistics linked to offshore production, crude storage and LPG export activities.
Crude oil: Export crude is transferred from the Malongo onshore tank farm to export vessels through submarine pipeline infrastructure and SPMs.
LPG: LPG may be held in floating storage units and transferred to export vessels through coordinated ship-to-ship operations.
Supporting cargo: Offshore supply equipment, maintenance materials, project cargo and petroleum-service provisions may be relevant to the regional energy supply chain, but their acceptance must be checked separately because AOMAL is not presented as a general-purpose cargo port.

Operations & Compliance

Dangerous goods: Crude oil and LPG require accurate cargo classification, safety data, emergency-response information and applicable dangerous-goods declarations. Product specification, flash point, vapour pressure and quantity should be supplied early for review.
Vessel and terminal approval: Confirm vessel dimensions, draft, deadweight, manifold arrangement, mooring equipment, class status, insurance, vetting and compatibility with the nominated SPM or floating-storage transfer operation.
Documentation: Align the commercial invoice or cargo declaration, bill of lading instructions, certificate of origin where required, cargo quality and quantity certificates, safety documents, customs filings and surveyor requirements before loading.
Timing control: AOMAL is not a conventional container terminal with a standard public cut-off. Loading nominations, terminal windows, notices of readiness, weather limitations and agent instructions govern the practical cut-off and must be confirmed in writing.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo type, product specification, quantity, SDS, intended destination, nominated vessel and estimated loading window before requesting a firm operational plan.
For crude or LPG, arrange terminal acceptance, vessel vetting, independent inspection and cargo measurement requirements early; avoid fixing an irrevocable schedule before these approvals are complete.
Use packaging and transport documentation appropriate to the actual cargo. Do not book standard container equipment for bulk liquid or LPG cargo unless a separately approved packaged-cargo solution has been confirmed.
Keep an alternative plan for staging, supply-base support or routing through another Angolan commercial port when the shipment is non-energy cargo or when AOMAL cannot accept the required vessel or handling method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we ship a standard FCL or LCL container through AOMAL?

AOMAL is described as a crude oil and LPG terminal, not a conventional container gateway. Our team will first check cargo acceptance and, where necessary, recommend a more suitable regional port and onward transport arrangement.

Is AOMAL suitable for crude oil exports?

Yes, the supplied port record identifies crude export from the Malongo onshore tank farm through submarine pipelines and SPM facilities. Vessel nomination, terminal approval, cargo readiness and loading conditions must be confirmed for the specific lifting.

How is LPG transferred at Malongo?

The supplied description states that LPG is stored in floating storage and transferred to an export vessel through a ship-to-ship alongside operation. The actual storage unit, transfer method, vessel compatibility and operating window must be reconfirmed before execution.

Does the reported 16.8 m draft apply to every vessel call?

No. It is a maximum figure reported in the supplied port record, not a blanket acceptance guarantee. Actual limits can depend on vessel particulars, loading condition, mooring arrangement, weather and terminal instructions.

What information should be provided for a quotation?

Provide the cargo description and specification, quantity, SDS, origin and destination, vessel details, requested loading period, Incoterms, inspection requirements and all known dangerous-goods information. Our team will then verify feasibility and documentation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard data in this module, including the UN/LOCODE, name, country, coordinates, stated terminal function, operator description, facility references and reported vessel parameters, is drawn from the supplied AOMAL port record provided for this page.

Operational statements about terminal acceptance, dangerous-goods handling, vessel vetting, offshore transfer planning and service availability are presented as professional logistics guidance and are subject to confirmation with the terminal operator, appointed agent, vessel interests and relevant authorities.

The reported draft, length and deadweight values are treated as record-level reference figures only; they must not replace a current berth, SPM, mooring, under-keel-clearance or vessel-acceptance confirmation. Our service team will validate time-sensitive details before booking or execution.