Port Guide · Africa · Southwest Atlantic

Bunkering at Luanda

The Port of Luanda is Angola's primary maritime gateway, located on the South Atlantic coast. Operated by Empresa Portuária de Luanda, the port serves containers, bulk and oil cargo for one of Africa's major hydrocarbon producers. Bunker supply is available primarily for vessels in oil & gas service and regional container traffic.

Key Port Facts

UN/LOCODE
AOLAD
Coordinates
8.78°S, 13.24°E
Country
Angola

Fuel Grades Available at Luanda

Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Luanda. Click any grade for full technical specifications.

Delivery Methods

Primary Anchorages

Luanda outer anchorage

Port Detail

Oil-economy port

Angola is sub-Saharan Africa's second-largest oil producer. Luanda port supports the oil & gas service vessel fleet — OSVs, supply boats, anchor handlers — which form a steady core of bunker demand.

Container expansion

Recent terminal upgrades have improved container handling and draft. Bunker barge logistics serve vessels alongside or at anchor.

Regional context

Luanda complements Walvis Bay and Pointe-Noire (Congo) in the southwest African bunker market. Lead times are moderate; spread to tier-1 hubs reflects logistics costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is offshore OSV bunkering common?

Yes — Angola's offshore oil operations generate steady OSV bunker demand, primarily MGO and LSMGO.

What documentation is required?

Standard nomination + BDN + ISO 8217 CoQ. Angolan port formalities are managed by local agents in coordination with Seven Ocean.

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