“Criamos soluções simples e intuitivas para as necessidades de nossos clientes. ”
“Estamos prontos para atender e fornecer resultados de curto e longo prazo com 100% de eficiência.”
“ Desde 1892 mantivemos os padrões de excelência, construindo fortes relações de negócio e estratégias inovadoras.”
“ Com uma postura sempre socialmente responsável, buscamos desenvolver soluções mais inovadoras e eficientes, sem nunca esquecer o nosso impacto econômico, social e ambiental. ”
“ We create simple and intuitive solutions for our customers’s needs.”
“ We are ready to assist and provide short and long-term results with a 100% efficiency. ”
“ Com uma equipa de profissionais competentes, garantimos um serviço de qualidade aos nossos clientes. ”
“ A Manica tem como um dos seus valores o trabalho em equipa, pois acreditamos que juntos chegamos mais longe. ”
“ Since 1892 we have maintained standards of excellence, building strong business relationships and innovative strategies. ”
“ With an always socially-responsible approach, we seek to develop more innovative and efficient solutions without ever forgetting our economic, social and environmental impact. ”
“With a team of competent professionals, we guarantee a quality service to our customers. ”
“One of Manica’s values is teamwork, as we believe that together we go further.”
Frequently Asked Questions
PORT OF MAPUTO
What is the Port information relevant to Maputo Port and what are the other important information pertaining to operating capacity/working methods/business practice of Maputo port ?
– The Clearance Draft (CD) at the Maputo transiting channel is 14.0m plus the height of tide
– Depth alongside vary from 9.5m to 15.40m at zero tide brackish water depending on each Terminal.
– Water density is 1.020 /1.023.
– The Terminals work around the clock, 7 days a week.
– The port works 2 shifts as from 0700 to 1900 – 1900 to 0700 hrs.
– Navigation is 24 hours subject to tide and weather conditions.
– Berthing congestion may occur and the situation will need to be evaluated closer to the ETA of the vessel.
– Ships crane to be in sound and workable condition at all times.
– Shore cranes available.
– Local holidays are : Feb 3rd, April 7th , May 1st , Jun 25th , Sept 7th, Sept 25th, Oct 4th, Dec 25th.
– The port operates at MARSEC level 1.
– Mooring wire lines are not permitted
– Rain season starts in October and prolongs up to April.
– Security team/armed guards/security equipment if present onboard – Master has to declare on the Port Pre arrival form sent by Agent. The equipment will be kept on board at a safe place and locked under master’s custody during the port call.
– No taxes and/or dues on freight and/or cargo will be levied.
– Fresh Water is supplied by barge.
– Bunkers only MGO is available and is supplied by barge either at anchorage or alongside.
What are the regulations and restrictions for Corona Virus in Maputo port ?
For Free pratique Protocol, following information must be provided to Port Health Authorities prior vessel’s arrival.
– Master to declare the Crew list with details of date, country/port of on-signing for each crew.
– List of 10 last port of call
– Maritime Declaration of Health issued after last Port of call
PORT OF BEIRA
What is the Port information relevant to Beira Port and what are the other important information pertaining to operating capacity/working methods/business practice of Beira port ?
The Clearance Draft (CD) at the Beira transiting channel is 8.0m plus the height of the tide.
– The maximum LOA/BEAM is 200/32,8m .
– Depth alongside official information in force is 10.00 m brackish water at lowest tide.
– Water density is 1015 /1023.
– The Terminal works around the clock, 7 days a week.
– The port works 2 shifts as from 0700 to 1900 – 1900 to 0700 hrs.
– Berthing and sailing of vessels is restricted to high tide. There are 2 tides available during the 24 hours – in intervals of 12 hours.
– Berthing congestion may occur and the situation will need to be evaluated closer to the ETA of the vessel.
– Ships crane to be in sound and workable condition at all times and no shore cranes are available in port.
– Local holidays are : Feb 3rd, April 7th , May 1st , Jun 25th , Sept 7th, Sept 25th, Oct 4th, Dec 25th.
– The port operates at MARSEC level 1.
– Security team/armed guards/security equipment if present onboard – the agent must declare to the authorities in port at least 7 days prior to vessels arrival at pilot station giving details about 1) full details of security personnel/armed guards on board + the types and numbers of security equipment carried on board and that all such equipment will be kept on board at a safe place and locked under master’s custody during the port call. Without such prior permission being obtained before vessels arrival in port, the vessel will not be allowed to transit/berth in port.
– No taxes and/or dues on freight and/or cargo will be levied.
– Fresh Water can be supplied via shore line.
– Bunkers only MGO is available and is supplied by trucks alongside.
What are the regulations and restrictions for Corona Virus in Beira port ?
The following information must be provided to Port Health Authorities before arrival of vessel in port in order for berthing. Without such information the vessel will not be allowed to berth.
1. Maritime Health Declaration
2. Crew list which is mentioned the countries where all crew members have embarked the vessel
3. List of 10 Port of Calls Before Beira
4. Yellow fever vaccination list
5. Declaration from Master confirming that all crew members are in good health conditions since from last Port of departure until arrival in Beira Port
6. Vaccination list.
PORT OF QUELIMANE
What is the Port information relevant to Quelimane Port and what are the other important information pertaining to operating capacity/working methods/business practice of Quelimane port ?
The Clearance Draft (CD) at the Quelimane transiting channel is 0.5m at chart datum plus the height of the tide. (The pilot dictates the entry and departure draft).
– The maximum LOA/BEAM is 150/32.8m .
– Depth alongside official information in force is 2.0m brackish water at lowest tide.
– Max safe permissible draft at high tide of the day is 4.5m
– Max safe permissible draft at average high tide of the day is 3.8m.
– Water density is 1012 /1025.
– The Terminal works around the clock, 7 days a week.
– The port works 3 shifts as from 0700 to 1500, 1500 to 2300, 2300 to 0700 hrs.
– Berthing and sailing of vessels restricted to high tide and day light. There are 2 tides available during the 24 hours – in intervals of 12 hours.
– Berthing congestion is very rare or NIL.
– Ships crane to be in sound and workable condition at all times and no shore cranes are available in port.
– One mobile crane with capacity of 35-45 tons is available in Quelimane port.
– Local holidays are : 1st JAN , Feb 3rd, April 7th , May 1st , Jun 25th , Sept 7th, Sept 25th, Oct 4th, Dec 25th.
– The port operates at MARSEC level 1.
– Security team/armed guards/security equipment if present onboard – the agent must declare to the authorities in port at least 7 days prior to vessels arrival at pilot station giving details about 1) full details of security personnel/armed guards on board + the types and numbers of security equipment carried on board and that all such equipment will be kept on board at a safe place and locked under master’s custody during the port call. Without such prior permission being obtained before vessels arrival in port, the vessel will not be allowed to transit/berth in port.
– No taxes and/or dues on freight and/or cargo will be levied.
– Fresh Water can be supplied by road truck alongside
– Bunkers only MGO is available and is supplied by trucks alongside.
What are the regulations and restrictions for Corona Virus in Quelimane port ?
The following information must be provided to Port Health Authorities before arrival of vessel in port in order for berthing. Without such information the vessel will not be allowed to berth.
1. Maritime Health Declaration
2. Crew list which is mentioned the countries where all crew members have embarked the vessel
3. List of 10 Port of Calls Before Quelimane
4. Yellow fever vaccination list
5. Declaration from Master confirming that all crew members are in good health conditions since from last Port of departure until arrival in Quelimane Port
6. Vaccination list.
PORT OF NACALA
What is the Port information relevant to Nacala Port and what are the other important information pertaining to operating capacity/working methods/business practice of Nacala port ?
– The Clearance Draft (CD) at the Nacala transiting channel (Bengo Bay) is 60.0m.
– The maximum LOA/BEAM is 171 m/35 m (for GC berth – only 1 berth available currently due to 2 other GC berths under refurbishment work).
– Depth alongside official information in force is 8.5 m at lowest tide (for GC berth)
– The maximum LOA/BEAM is 200 m/35 m (for Fuel/Bulk Liquid berth no.4).
– Depth alongside official information in force is 9.3 m at lowest tide (for Fuel/Bulk Liquid berth no.4).
– The maximum LOA/BEAM is 200 m/35 m (for Container berths).
– Depth alongside official information in force is 13.5 m at lowest tide (for Container berths – 2 berths available).
– Water density is 1025 (can reduce slightly during rainy season Nov/Dec & Mar/Apr).
– The Terminal works around the clock, 7 days a week.
– The port works 3 shifts as from 0700 to 1430, 1500 – 2230, 2300 – 0630 hrs.
– No restrictions for Berthing and sailing of vessels.
– Berthing congestion occurs very often due to present port refurbishment work.
– Ships crane to be in sound and workable condition at all times and no shore cranes are available in port (except Container Terminal Gantry Cranes).
– Local holidays are : Feb 3rd, April 7th , May 1st , Jun 25th , Sept 7th, Sept 25th, Oct 4th, Dec 25th.
– The port operates at MARSEC level 1.
– Security team/armed guards/security equipment if present onboard – the agent must declare to the authorities in port at least 7 days prior to vessels arrival at pilot station giving details about 1) full details of security personnel/armed guards on board + the types and numbers of security equipment carried on board and that all such equipment will be kept on board at a safe place and locked under master’s custody during the port call. Without such prior permission being obtained before vessels arrival in port, the vessel will not be allowed to transit/berth in port.
– No taxes and/or dues on freight and/or cargo will be levied.
– Fresh Water can be supplied by trucks alongside.
– Bunkers only DO is available and is supplied by trucks alongside.
What are the regulations and restrictions for Corona Virus in Nacala port ?
The following information must be provided to Port Health Authorities before arrival of vessel in port in order for berthing. Without such information the vessel will not be allowed to berth.
1. Maritime Health Declaration
2. Crew list which is mentioned the countries where all crew members have embarked the vessel
3. List of 10 Port of Calls Before Nacala
4. Yellow fever vaccination list
5. Declaration from Master confirming that all crew members are in good health conditions since from last Port of departure until arrival in Nacala Port
6. Vaccination list.
On-board screening will be carried out by health officers at anchorage immediately upon arrival Nacala port. Vessel will be allowed to berth if tests proved negative and otherwise the vessel will be on quarantine. No shore passes will be issued.
PORT OF PEMBA
What is the Port information relevant to Pemba Port and what are the other important information pertaining to operating capacity/working methods/business practice of Pemba port ?
– The Clearance Draft (CD) at the Pemba transiting channel is well over 30.0 m.
– The maximum LOA/BEAM is 200/No restrictions (32.2m beam usually received).
– Depth alongside official information in force is 9.2 m.
– Water density is 1025.
– The Terminal works around the clock, 7 days a week.
– The port works 3 shifts as from 0700 to 1500, 1500 to 2300, 2300 to 0700 hrs.
– Berthing congestion may occur and the situation will need to be evaluated closer to the ETA of the vessel.
– Ships crane to be in sound and workable condition at all times and no shore cranes are available in port.
– Local holidays are : Feb 3rd, April 7th , May 1st , Jun 25th , Sept 7th, Sept 25th, Oct 4th, Dec 25th.
– The port operates at MARSEC level 1.
– Security team/armed guards/security equipment if present onboard – the agent must declare to the authorities in port at least 7 days prior to vessels arrival at pilot station giving details about 1) full details of security personnel/armed guards on board + the types and numbers of security equipment carried on board and that all such equipment will be kept on board at a safe place and locked under master’s custody during the port call. Without such prior permission being obtained before vessels arrival in port, the vessel will not be allowed to transit/berth in port.
– No taxes and/or dues on freight and/or cargo will be levied.
– Fresh Water is available and is supplied by pipe line or trucks alongside.
– Bunkers only Diesel Oil is available and is supplied by pipe line or trucks alongside.
– Garbage disposal is not allowed.
What are the regulations and restrictions for Corona Virus in Pemba port ?
The following information must be provided to Port Health Authorities before arrival of vessel in port in order for berthing. Without such information the vessel will not be allowed to berth.
1. Maritime Health Declaration
2. Crew list which is mentioned the countries where all crew members have embarked the vessel
3. List of 10 Port of Calls Before Pemba
4. Yellow fever vaccination list
5. Declaration from Master confirming that all crew members are in good health conditions since from last Port of departure until arrival in Pemba Port.
6. Vaccination list.
Manica aims to maintain its position as leader of the transport, loading and logistics market, and to exceed expectations of services in the industry through continuous development of the company. All our efforts, from investment in more recent technologies to support provided to our human capital and respective training, are directed towards full satisfaction of our customers and to ensure our service has the highest quality on the market.
We believe that a long-term vision complies with our company’s ambition and our objectives follow four equally important directions – constant improvement of our customer’s service, maintenance of organization’s internal environment, guarantee of growth of profits, and commitment and investment for a sustainable future of the African continent.
Our focus rests on structuring strategies that follow the development and opportunities of the market and that allow the provision of highly competent services in matters of transport and logistics, both national and internationally.
Each objective outlined by Manica represents a fundamental basis for our corporate success and we aim to achieve each of those goals through a multifaceted approach that is also faithful to our values. The adaptation to market demands and to customers’ expectations, the appreciation of our human, financial and technological resources and the strategic locations on main trade centres in the Southern and Central regions of Africa are crucial points in our plan of actions.
