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The 2025–2027 modernisation

A terminal in full transformation

Over €100 million invested over 27 months: a new 350 m piled quay, the rehabilitation of the 7-hectare yard and a rail connection to the Matadi–Kinshasa corridor.

  • +€100M

    of investment

  • 350 m × 30 m

    new piled quay

  • 27 months

    of works (2025–2027)

  • 400,000 TEU/year

    of final capacity

Why modernise?

Kinshasa ranks among Africa’s largest metropolises, and its demand for imported goods grows every year. Yet the terminal inherited from past decades operated only around 250 m of quay [TO BE CONFIRMED], with a capacity of around 200,000 TEU per year [TO BE CONFIRMED]. For Matadi to remain the most direct route between the sea and the capital, a change of scale was needed: more quay frontage, a rebuilt yard, multimodal hinterland access. That is the purpose of the €100M+ investment programme undertaken by MCTC.

The project in detail

The works are being carried out by Eiffage Génie Civil Marine, a European leader in maritime infrastructure, over a period of 27 months (2025–2027). The programme comprises:

  • a new 350 m × 30 m piled quay, built in two phases (249 m, then +98 m for a frontage of 347 m);
  • 3 access trestles linking the quay to the yard;
  • the complete rehabilitation of the 7-hectare yard;
  • a rail connection to the CFMK (2 tracks), enabling direct container trains to Kinshasa;
  • a solar-powered operations building.

On completion, the terminal’s capacity will rise from 200,000 to 400,000 TEU per year.

Transformation of the Container Terminal

Modernisation and expansion of the container terminal facilities

The modernisation project of our container terminal represents a major investment in Congolese port infrastructure.

Our vision is to create a world-class logistics platform, capable of meeting the growing needs of international trade while complying with the strictest environmental standards.

Included infrastructure

  1. 01

    Water and sanitation networks

    Drainage and sewerage system for the yard areas.

  2. 02

    Electrical systems

    A new electrical network for the yard areas.

  3. 03

    Fire protection

    A fire protection system compliant with international standards.

  4. 04

    Data centres

  5. 05

    Railway tracks

    Rail connection to the CFMK (2 tracks), enabling direct container trains to Kinshasa.

  6. 06

    Operations building

    Powered by solar energy.

  7. 07

    Maintenance workshop

  8. 08

    Fencing and video surveillance

Project objectives

  • Modernisation
  • Capacity
  • Sustainability
  • Efficiency

Works in progress

Complete demolition of the existing storage yard, in order to prepare a more robust infrastructure aligned with modern standards.

The construction phases

  1. Phase 1 — Quai sur pieux (249 m)

    In progress

    Progress: 40%

  2. Phase 2 — Extension (+98 m, soit 347 m)

    Upcoming

    Progress: 0%

What it changes

ForBenefit
Shipping linesA new 350 m quay and more productive vessel calls, operated 24/7 [TO BE CONFIRMED].
Shippers and freight forwardersDoubled capacity (400,000 TEU/year), less congestion, reliable lead times.
The corridorDirect Matadi–Kinshasa container trains thanks to the 2-track CFMK connection.
The regionMore than 500 jobs during construction, 200 permanent jobs, lasting skills.

Follow the works, milestone by milestone.

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