Port of Owendo

Owendo port (UN/LOCODE GAOWE) serves as Gabon’s principal maritime gateway, situated on the Estuaire province coastline near Libreville in the Africa/Libreville timezone. Positioned at latitude 0.3379564, longitude 9.4832826, the deep‑water facility accommodates containerized cargo, bulk commodities, and petroleum products, linking Central African markets to global shipping lanes. Modern quay infrastructure, efficient customs procedures, and integrated rail‑road connections enhance throughput while supporting oil‑gas exploration, timber exports, and mining operations. Strategic investments in berth expansion and digital logistics platforms reinforce Owendo’s role as a vital hub for regional trade and transshipment and supports regional economic integration through efficient multimodal transport solutions today.