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UNLOCODEAO PAT
CountryAngola
Water BodySouth Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeOpen Roadstead
0Lat-6.9500
Lng12.4000
Classificationenergy_20260906
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About This Seaport
Palanca is not a conventional harbour but an offshore crude-oil export terminal off Angola's coast in the South Atlantic. At its heart is an FSO (Floating Storage and Offloading) unit that stores crude from the mature Block 3/05 in the Lower Congo Basin and loads it onto tankers. It is an open roadstead with no quays and no container or general-cargo handling; callers are exclusively crude tankers working ship-to-ship or in tandem. There is no hinterland in the forwarding sense, as the cargo is exported straight to sea. For breakbulk, containers or project cargo into Angola, Luanda or Lobito are the appropriate gateways. Forwarders should classify Palanca firmly as an energy terminal rather than a general freight port.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Palanca Terminal?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Palanca Terminal is AO PAT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Palanca Terminal located?▼
The port of Palanca Terminal is located in Angola (South Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Palanca Terminal?▼
Palanca Terminal is a Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.
Location & Weather
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-6.95000, 12.40000
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