Democratic Republic of Congo Industrial and Commercial Container Wholesale

Find a freight forwarder in the Democratic Republic of the Congo using our comprehensive listing. The country has three ports at the mouth of the Zaire and Congo Rivers.Port of Banana is located on the Zaire River and handles general cargo and ship-to-ship oil transfers. The Port of Boma rests on the north bank of the Congo River.

The country has three ports at the mouth of the Zaire and Congo Rivers.Port of Banana is located on the Zaire River and handles general cargo and ship-to-ship oil transfers. The Port of Boma rests on the north bank of the Congo River. The port loads and unloads cargo at anchorage using ships gear.

Major distribution centers include Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Matadi, Mbuji-Mayi, Mbandaka, Kananga, Kikwit, Kisangani, Goma, and Bukavu. The DRC's distribution system functions at both modern and traditional levels, and the informal sector tends to grow in proportion to economic recessions.

The DRC's postal system is not sufficiently developed to support large-scale direct marketing. There are opportunities for foreign firms to establish joint ventures (JVs) with foreign and domestic firms operating in the DRC.

The DRC's distribution system functions at both modern and traditional levels, and the informal sector tends to grow in proportion to economic recessions. Many companies, particularly Congolese, Lebanese, Indian, and Pakistani firms, conduct at least part of their business through informal channels.

Using a local agent is the fastest way to deploy a sales force in the DRC. Local agents bring experience, a portfolio of customers, and knowledge of the local market. The Economic and Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa can provide assistance in identifying local agents and distributors.