Mbanza Kongo – The maritime link between Soyo (Zaire) and Cabinda was opened on Tuesday with a catamaran-type vessel, with the ticket being sold at 15,000 Kwanzas.
With an average of two trips/day and two weekly frequencies, the catamaran will be able to transport up to 600 passengers between Soyo/Cabinda and vice versa.
Until today, maritime traffic between the two cities separated by the Atlantic Ocean was provided by boats without any guarantee of safety and comfort.
A freighter capable of carrying nine 20-foot containers and 10 vehicles is also available on the same route.
The Soyo river terminal was inaugurated last Wednesday, April 20, by the Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu.
Source: Angola Press News Agency