Durban is the busiest port in Africa. Durban is one of the largest cargo ports in South Africa with at least 59 berths. To this day, the port continues to expand and develop new directions.

Durban Port handles the largest sea traffic of all ports in South Africa. During 2015 ending December 31, 2015, the Port of Durban handled a total of 3,875 vessels with a gross tonnage of 136,539,949 tonnes, or approximately 35% of all vessels calling at all ports in South Africa in gross tonnage.

Durban is connected to important industrial areas. There are two floating ducks, one of which is controlled by the NNA. The port is used by more than 880 vessels per month, and this number is growing every year.

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
TEUs: 4.5 million TEU in 2019
Owner: 70% owned by MSC Cruises SA and 30% by Africa Armada Consortium.
Locode: ZADUR
Website: https://ports.co.za/durban-harbour.php

Port Richards Bay is one of the largest ports in the entire world and is around 40 years old! It is the leading coal export terminal internationally and is located quite close to the Durban port. The area used to be a small fishing village and was made into an industrial city. It was then further enriched by the construction of this gorgeous port.

The Port of Richards Bay is located in Richards Bay harbor on the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa and contains the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) which is the largest coal export facility in Africa. The port was originally built to export coal, but is now South Africa's premier bulk port, handling non-coal bulk cargoes and liquid and dry bulk cargoes. It is also the most modern port in South Africa.

Location: Richards Bay, South Africa
TEUs: 6 million
Owner: the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
Locode: ZARCB
Website: http://www.kzntransport.gov.za/public_trans/freight_databank/kzn/ports/Richards_Bay/index_xml.html

As one of the most influential African cities, Kenya is known for its excellent import and export business through the port of Mombasa. Mombasa is a common port for Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Built in 1980, the port today is heavily trafficked.

Specifically, the Port of Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa and is one of the busiest ports on the East African coast. The port is directly connected to more than 80 ports worldwide and is connected by road to a vast hinterland including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Northern Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia. There is also a rail route from the port. to Uganda and Tanzania.

Location: Kenya
TEUs: 9.54 million
Owner: updating
Locode: KEMBA
Website: https://www.kpa.co.ke/

The Port of Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa and is one of the busiest ports on the East African coast. The port is directly connected to more than 80 ports around the world and is connected by road to vast interior areas including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Northern Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia. There is also a rail route from the port. to Uganda and Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam Port is the main port serving Tanzania. The port is one of three ports in the country and handles more than 90% of the country's freight transport. According to the International Association of Ports and Harbors, it is the fourth-largest port on the African continent on the Indian Ocean coast after Durban, Mombasa and Maputo.

Location: Tanzania Port Authority Tower, 1 Nelson Mandela Road, Kurasini, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
TEUs: 3.1 million
Owner: Government of Tanzania
Locode: TZDAR
Website: https://www.ports.go.tz/index.php/en/ports/ports

Beira Port is connected to the Punghe River and is one of Africa's major ports. Connected by rail and road to Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia, this port is one of the reasons why it is so important. Beira Port also has direct sea links to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Numerous marinas are known for their transportation and fishing, making it one of Africa's top ten ports.

Beira Port is owned by the Mozambique government and managed by state-owned Mozambique Ports and Railways (CFM). CFM is licensed to operate cargo terminals in addition to passenger terminals.

Location: Mozambique
TEUs: 255,459
Owner: the Mozambican government
Locode: MZBEW
Website: https://www.cornelder.co.mz/

One of the qualities of Port Djibouti, other than its exotic name, is its link to Ethiopia by rail. It also has the added advantage of being connected to over 40 international companies by being the main transit for imports and exports. It is strategically located at the crossroads of one of the world's busiest sea routes connecting Europe, the Far East, the Horn of Africa and the Persian Gulf. The port not only serves as a major refueling and transshipment center but also serves as a major maritime gateway for imports and exports from neighboring Ethiopia.

Port Djibouti is known for being the most efficient port in the trading business and is busy year-round. Traders and importers often have to book shipments in advance if they want to use Port Djibouti. About 2500 ships pass through the port every day and make a stopover. Djibouti's economy is highly dependent on the strategic location of its ports. That's because about a third of the world's daily ships pass through the northeastern edge of Africa. The port has been at the center of a lawsuit between port operator DP World and the Djibouti government since the DP World business license was revoked by a presidential decree in 2018.

Location: Djibouti
TEUs: 932000
Owner: the Mozambican government
Locode: DJPOD
Website: http://www.portdedjibouti.com/

Suez Port is an Egyptian port located on the southern border of the Suez Canal. It is surrounded by an imaginary line running from Ras El Adabiye to Moussa Springs, including from the North Coast to the entrance to the Suez Canal. The Port of Suez covers a large area with several ports.

Suez Canal Port is one of the most modern ports in Africa. In just ten years of being built, the port has earned a reputation in the trading community. The port Suez Canal represents a tremendous geographical advantage for Egypt and Africa. It is also a favorite of international staff and tourists.

Location: Suez Canal, Egypt
TEUs: 95,579
Owner: state-owned Suez Canal Authority (SCA) of Egypt.
Locode: EGSCN
Website: https://scct.com.eg/

The port of Lagos is one of the most famous ports in West Africa. Located in Nigeria, the port is divided into three parts: Lagos Port, Tincan Port, and Apapa Port. Each section is artistically located in the Gulf of Guinea.

The Lagos Port Complex also referred to as Premiere Port (Apapa Quays) is the earliest and largest Port in Nigeria. Connected to all nearby countries such as Benin, Niger, and Cameroon. Another important quality is the Marina Transport Academy, which offers many jobs to local residents.

Location: Nigeria
TEUs: updating
Operator: Nigerian Ports Authority
Locode: NGLOS
Website: https://nigerianports.gov.ng/lagos-port/

Walvis Bay Port is primarily responsible for import and export of Namibia, West Africa. International exporters choose this port as one of the most convenient business options for the African market. The port is a great destination and a great destination for aspiring importers and exporters.

The Port of Walvis Bay, situated at the west Coast of Africa provides an easier and much faster transit route between Southern Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Location:
TEUs: 750,000
Operator: amibian Port Authority (Namport)
Locode: NAWVB
Website: https://www.namport.com.na/ports/welcome-to-the-port-of-walvis-bay/522/

Port Saldanha Bay is one of the oldest ports in Africa. It has been in existence since the 1970s and serves as a gateway to other continents and countries. Port Saldana Bay is one of Africa's most efficient ports and has earned its name by modernizing it with the times. The Port of Saldanha Bay, South Africa's largest natural anchorage and port with the deepest water is 60 nautical miles northwest of Cape Town.

Saldanya Bay Port opens up new business opportunities every year and expands trade, becoming a hotspot for overseas exports.