en.Wedoany.com Reported - Angola's Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, has launched the international public tender for the management concession of the Caio Deepwater Port in the province of Cabinda. The concession period is set for 20 years, with the bid submission deadline scheduled for July 27, 2026. According to the Angolan Press Agency, the tender is open to operators or consortia with international port management experience. Bidders are required to submit proof of technical qualifications, financial stability documents, and credentials demonstrating capability in managing large-scale cargo volumes.
The core evaluation criteria include the concession fee offer and the quality of the technical proposal, which must cover both port development plans and operational management strategies. The bidding process follows Angola's Public Procurement Law, adhering to principles of transparency and competition, and allows participation from international operators with experience in large-scale port infrastructure. Previously, the Angolan government authorized the launch of this project through Presidential Decree No. 251/25 on September 29, 2025. The Minister of Transport was granted the authority to approve procedural documents, form an evaluation committee, and oversee the entire award process.
The Caio Port is located approximately 8 kilometers north of the city of Cabinda. The first phase of the project covers an area of about 32 hectares, featuring a 700-meter commercial quay, an access channel 180 meters wide and 15.5 meters deep, and an approximately 2-kilometer-long access bridge. Designed as a container handling port, it can accommodate vessels with a capacity of up to 5,000 TEUs. Situated on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, near Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the port possesses logistics integration capabilities to serve regional trade.
The Angolan government positions the Caio Port as a core node of the northern logistics corridor, planning linkages with railway and border infrastructure with the goal of strengthening Angola's role as a hub in regional trade. According to Ver Angola, the construction of the first phase is in its final stages. Upon completion, the port will serve the logistics needs of the oil industry and the Fútila Industrial Zone, while also providing import and export channels for goods from Cabinda province and neighboring countries. The presidential decree also mandates the Ministries of Transport, Industry and Commerce, and Public Works to jointly advance the establishment of the Caio Free Trade Zone.
The construction of this port project was previously undertaken by China Road and Bridge Corporation. According to public tender information, China Communications Materials Co., Ltd. initiated procurement tenders for port equipment and container shipping services between 2025 and 2026, involving supporting equipment such as quay cranes, yard cranes, and port vehicles. China Gansu International Angola Company also won the contract for the construction of offshore area buildings at the port, with a total floor area of 31,000 square meters comprising 11 individual structures.
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