Port of Porto Grande lies 455 kilometers off the west coast of Africa, in the Cape Verde archipelago, on the NE coast of Sao Vicente Island. This harbor is semi-circular in shape, spacious and sheltered, with 11 berths and 1,589 meters of quayage, with depths ranging from 3.5 to 12.0 meters.
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- The biggest port in the Cape Verde Islands
- Port owns a coastal trade terminal that primarily handles fishing vessels, passengers, and containers.
- Main imports: general cargo, cement, diesel oil, and fuel
- Major exports: hides, sisal, bananas, and preserved fish
- Annually, around 2,280 vessels, 282,500 passengers, and 652,000 tons of cargo handled
The Port of Vale de Caveiros is positioned on the island of Fogo in Cape Verde. It is situated 3 kilometers north of So Filipe.
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- A major port on the island
- Commonly used by inter-island ferries and coasters
- ENAPOR, the national port authority, is in charge of the port
- In 2013 it was rebuilt and enlarged
Port of Tarrafal lies on the northwest coast of Sao Nicolau, in the Cape Verde islands.
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- Responsible for inter-island traffic
- Serves as a vital link between Sao Nicolau and the rest of the archipelago
- Portos de Cabo Verde, Enapor authorized the port
Port of Sal Rei is authorized by the Portos de Cabo Verde, Enapor. It is situated on the Boa Vista’s northern shore, Cape Verde’s easternmost island.
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- Latitude – 16° 10′ 42″ N
- Longitude – 22° 55′ 21″ W
- A jetty with a Ro-Ro ramp in-depth alongside 5.0 meters
- Protected by breakwaters
Port of Mindelo is an essential port in Cape Verde, located in the northern section of the island of So Vicente.
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- Served as a submarine cable station
- Coordinates – 16.8853° / -24.99635°
- Vessels regularly visit the port: sailing vessels, pleasure craft, fishing vessels, bulk cargoes, and general.
Port of Ingles is also famous as Porto Maio. It is situated on the island of Maio in the SE Cape Verde Islands, on the southwest coast.
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- Currently only gets inter-island trade
- Planning to receive tourism and international vessels
- Port Type – River Port
On the island of Sal, the Port of Palmeira is the third-busiest port in Cape Verde in terms of freight traffic. This port also has fishing and maritime tourism sectors associated with recreational boating and the commercial activity of shipping products and passengers.
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- Assists in Cape Verde’s integration with the global economic system as a recipient of international fuel traffic
- Holding the ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) certification
- Accessible a 34 meters long and 1-meter deep pier for small scale fishing vessels
- Features a protected space of 450m2 for goods storage
- Port’s nominal cargo handling proficiency is 70,000 tonnes annually
Port of Pedra De Lume is Sal Island’s sub port. It is a Cape Verde town located in the northeastern portion of the island of Sal.
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- Well-known for its salt evaporation ponds
- Tiny harbor
- Coordinates: 16.7666° / -22.9000°
Port of Porto Novo is on the island of Santo Antao in the Cape Verde Islands.
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- Mainly used as a coastal commerce terminal and ferry port for transportation to and from Porto Grande.
- Latitude/longitude – 17.0166° / -25.0666°
Port of Praia is one of Cape Verde’s key ports, serving as a statement in the world and a catalyst for the country’s economic and social development as a gateway to the country’s capital.
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- Country’s second-busiest port
- Developed to support as both a business “core” and a strong business partner
- One of Cape Verde’s ports certified with the ISPS Code – International Code for the Protection of Ships
- Facilities are flexible and secure, with facilities that ensure the functioning of any ship.