River Freight
Africa At The Heart Of Congo–Drc River Trade
Ganv Group develops an integrated river logistics network connecting the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a structured system of ports along the Congo River. Beyond the strategic Kinshasa–Brazzaville corridor, we also operate services to Oyo, Mbandaka, Kisangani, and secondary ports, forming a vital backbone for Central African trade.
Our services cover bulk shipments, containerized cargo, sensitive products, and strategic supplies. Each movement is carefully planned to ensure speed, security, and reliability while accounting for the specific challenges of river navigation.
In the DRC, ports such as Kinshasa, Kisangani, and Mbandaka play a central role in regional and domestic supply chains, while Boma and Matadi connect river traffic to maritime corridors. This multimodal complementarity reinforces integration between river, road, and sea.
With MyGANV, every shipment benefits from full traceability and centralized monitoring, even where customs and port procedures remain manual. Our local teams prepare documentation in advance, coordinate with authorities, and reduce waiting times—delivering measurable gains in operational fluidity.
Committed to sustainability, Ganv Group promotes low-carbon river navigation and designs solutions aligned with clients’ CSR objectives. Our services strengthen competitiveness while consolidating the Congo River’s role as a strategic logistics artery for Central Africa.
GANV RIVER CORRIDOR
OUR RIVER ECOSYSTEM
Ganv Group operates a complete river ecosystem along the Congo–DRC corridor. This includes daily Kinshasa–Brazzaville shuttle services, domestic distribution within the DRC, industrial supply chains, containerized river transport, cold chain logistics, and special convoys.
Each service is designed to adapt to local realities, combining safety, reliability, and competitiveness, all powered by MyGANV.
OUR SERVICES
River freight services offer efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly transportation solution
Urban River Transport – Kinshasa–Brazzaville Shuttles
Daily shuttles between Kinshasa (DRC) and Brazzaville (Congo) are a lifeline for bilateral trade and everyday commerce. Ganv provides structured services tailored to both consumer goods and strategic cargo, with reinforced security protocols.
Advantages: frequent rotations, uninterrupted logistics between two capitals, electronic seals, real-time MyGANV tracking.
Domestic Distribution – RDC to Mbandaka, Kisangani, and Secondary Ports
Ganv organizes regular services to major inland ports like Mbandaka, Kisangani, Lukolela, and Ilebo. These lines sustain provincial supply in agricultural, industrial, and mining goods.
Advantages: connectivity between provinces and the capital, reduced domestic costs, integrated road–river delivery, permanent local support.
Industrial Supply – Mining, Timber, Cement, Fuel
Our solutions target critical industrial flows such as minerals, timber, fuel, and cement. Logistics are designed for continuity and security across extractive and manufacturing sectors.
Advantages: guaranteed supply for strategic industries, sector expertise, dedicated supervision, reduced risk of downtime.
River Containers (FCL/LCL)
Ganv operates barges equipped for both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL), linking inland waterways to seaports like Boma, Matadi, and Pointe-Noire.
Advantages: flexibility for large and small volumes, reduced costs via consolidation, enhanced cargo integrity, digital traceability with MyGANV.
River Cold Chain – Pharma & Agro
Advantages: guaranteed supply for strategic industries, sector expertise, dedicated supervision, reduced risk of downtime.
Special Convoys – Oversized & Industrial Projects
CROSS-CUTTING ADVANTAGES OF RIVER FREIGHT
INTERACTIVE MAP OF THE GANV RIVER CORRIDOR
The Ganv River interactive map highlights the vitality of trade flows between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Congo.
- Kinshasa (DRC) ↔ Brazzaville (Congo): a unique corridor worldwide linking two capitals face-to-face and serving as the engine of Central Africa’s daily trade.
- Extension Kinshasa ↔ Mbandaka ↔ Kisangani (DRC): inland lines supporting the supply of agricultural, industrial, and mining goods, while reinforcing domestic continuity.
- Secondary Corridors: connections through Oyo, Ilebo, and Lukolela, integrating provincial and rural areas into the regional supply chain.
- Brazzaville ↔ Pointe-Noire (Congo): multimodal integration between river, road, and sea, opening direct access to maritime ports and global trade routes.
DIGITAL INNOVATION: MYGANV RIVER
- Barge Geolocation – Real-time monitoring of Kinshasa–Brazzaville shuttles and inland lines for enhanced security and transparency.
- Port Arrival Forecasting – ETA estimates for river checkpoints, with proactive alerts. Where ports remain manual, local Ganv teams ensure continuity by preparing documents in advance.
- Hybrid Documentation Management – Pre-declarations digitalized via MyGANV while manual oversight by our teams ensures smooth operations where digital systems are absent.
- Fleet Monitoring & Maintenance – Centralized tracking of all Ganv barges, enabling preventive maintenance and higher availability rates.
- Green River Corridors – River barges consume 20–30% less energy per ton transported than road freight, reducing emissions and supporting sustainable logistics.
360° RIVER CUSTOMS
- Strategic Ports – Kinshasa Beach (DRC) and Brazzaville Beach (Congo) are the main hubs for bilateral trade, with Ganv teams ensuring compliance and reduced waiting times.
- Inland Ports – Services extended to Mbandaka, Kisangani, Lukolela, and Ilebo to secure flows of agricultural, mining, and industrial cargo.
- Digital & Manual Supervision – MyGANV centralizes pre-declarations where possible; in manual zones, Ganv staff prepare and follow up in person to maintain fluidity.
- Multimodal Integration – Each customs step is connected to Ganv’s road services for seamless door-to-door continuity and lower overall costs.
RIVER CARGO SECURITY
- Electronic Seals & Inspections – Containers and barges equipped with electronic seals and systematic checks at departure and arrival points.
- River & Port Surveillance – Tailored security: patrols, reinforced monitoring at jetties, and coordination with port authorities. Over 90% of shipments transit without major incidents.
- MyGANV Alerts – Real-time barge monitoring with proactive alerts for delays, hydrological changes, or disruptions. Average response time under 20 minutes.
- Compliance & Sustainability – Operations meet IMO and ISO security standards while reducing incidents, preventing cargo losses, and lowering environmental risks.
GANV RIVER INDUSTRIES
Healthcare & Pharma
WHO-certified cold chain services for pharmaceuticals and medical goods, with 100% traceability.
Agri-food
Transport of cereals, fruits, and perishables with refrigerated barges, cutting post-harvest losses by up to 15–20%.
Luxury & Sensitive Goods
Secure transport of high-value cargo (precious woods, fashion, electronics) with sealed containers, priority handling, and reinforced monitoring.
Energy & Mining
Automotive & Equipment
Distribution of spare parts and heavy machinery for industrial hubs and construction sites. Guaranteed delivery slots, even during peak demand.
Sustainability
River freight consumes up to 30% less fuel per ton than road, easing congestion and supporting regional integration.
Facts & figures
African Countries Connected
Air corridors
Global Headquarters
Hubs Asiatic
GANV PERFORMANCE INDEX (GPI) RIVER
- Transit Reliability – Tracks Kinshasa (DRC) ↔ Brazzaville (Congo) rotations, with over 85% of shuttles meeting contractual deadlines.
- Port Operations – Monitors clearance times at Kinshasa Beach, Brazzaville Beach, Mbandaka, and Kisangani. Pre-declarations already cut delays by 15–20%.
- Fuel Efficiency & Carbon Footprint – Measures energy consumption, showing river freight uses 20–30% less fuel than road, translating into significant CO₂ savings.
- Digital Reporting – Centralized dashboards provide comparative performance data, alerts, and sector-specific insights, enabling clients to align logistics with Ganv’s standards.
