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River transport, a reliable link between your markets

Africa At The Heart Of Regional And Cross-Border Road Trade

Ganv Group is deploying an integrated river logistics architecture that connects the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo through a structured network of ports and operational platforms along the Congo River. Beyond the major Kinshasa–Brazzaville corridor, our routes extend to Oyo, Mbandaka, Kisangani and several secondary ports, forming one of Central Africa’s most strategic commercial axes.

Our services cover bulk cargo, containerized goods, sensitive products and critical supplies. Each shipment is treated as a high-value logistical operation, meticulously planned to ensure speed, safety and reliability while mastering the unique challenges of river navigation.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the ports of Kinshasa, Kisangani and Mbandaka serve as essential hubs within regional supply chains, while Boma and Matadi provide seamless connections between river flows and maritime corridors. This multimodal synergy strengthens the integration of river, road and sea transport.

Powered by MyGANV, every movement benefits from full traceability and centralized oversight, even in environments where certain customs or port procedures remain manual. Our local teams anticipate documentation requirements, coordinate with authorities and streamline clearance processes to enhance operational fluidity.

Committed to a responsible development model, Ganv Group promotes low-carbon river navigation and designs solutions aligned with the ESG priorities of its clients, reinforcing the Congo River’s position as a strategic logistics artery for Central Africa.

GANV RIVER CORRIDOR

Ganv River Link structures its operations around the major corridors of the Congo River and its tributaries, which serve as critical economic arteries for the subregion.

OUR RIVER ECOSYSTEM

Ganv Group develops an integrated river logistics ecosystem along the Congo–DRC corridor, combining daily shuttles, local distribution, industrial supply chains, container transport, cold-chain operations and special convoys, delivering secure, reliable and optimized services that strengthen regional performance.

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

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.

Special Convoys – Oversized & Industrial Projects

Ganv manages heavy-lift and oversized cargo for mining, energy, and construction projects. Dedicated engineering and on-site coordination ensure safe and compliant operations. Advantages: technical studies, specialized escorts, strict regulatory compliance, multimodal river–road integration.

GANV RIVER INDUSTRIES

Ganv River Industries provides tailored fluvial solutions for key African industries, combining specialized barges, local expertise, and digital traceability via MyGANV Portal.

Healthcare & Pharma

Agri-food

Luxury & Sensitive Goods

Energy & Mining

Automotive & Equipment

Sustainability

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Connected Capitals Brazzaville & Kinshasa, linked by the Congo River

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Strategic River Corridor The most active cross-border waterway in Central Africa

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Daily Barge and Ferry Operations Coordinated under centralized supervision

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Tons per Barge Capacity Optimized for industrial, humanitarian, and commercial cargo

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Real-Time Traceability Digital tracking and bilateral customs coordination

INTELLIGENT AND INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

End-to-end delivery

Specialized solutions

Digitalization & real-time tracking

Sustainability & CSR

Local presence & client assurance

Flow optimization & flexibility

GANV Digital Platform

Through the MyGANV Portal, you can book your shipments and manage your orders online while tracking your consignments in real time with an intelligent tracking system.

Certified and secure digital documentation is directly accessible on the portal, and advanced analytics enable efficient monitoring of sensitive cargo. Operations are conducted along sustainable corridors connecting Africa to the rest of the world.

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Customs 360° – River Freight

Ganv Group optimizes river logistics between Brazzaville and Kinshasa through an integrated and digitalized approach, ensuring fast, secure, and fully compliant operations on both sides of the river.

Documentation Preparation and Customs Anticipation

Port Formalities and Bilateral Procedures

Integrated Management and Flow Supervision

Compliance, Inspection, and Enhanced Security

Express Clearance and Trade Facilitation

Security, Traceability, and Cargo Insurance

Ganv Performance Index for River Freight

Take control of your river freight operations with GPI, your intelligent performance dashboard.

Accessible through MyGANV, the Ganv Performance Index (GPI) provides instant and transparent visibility over river freight operations, turning operational data into actionable insights that optimize movements along the river and strengthen overall logistics performance.

Each shipment is tracked in real time, from loading to final unloading, including navigation stages, river checkpoints, and port procedures. This end-to-end visibility ensures full operational control and significantly reduces disruptions along the river corridor.

SECURING YOUR RIVER FREIGHT

GANV Group ensures safe, controlled and compliant river transport along the Congo River. Every shipment benefits from rigorous monitoring and continuous protection from loading to final delivery.

River Freight Safety

GANV River Protect

Quality Control & Compliance

Active River Security

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End-to-end delivery

Shipments are coordinated from pickup at origin to final delivery. Each stage pre-carriage, river transport, port handling, and final distribution is carefully managed to ensure uninterrupted flow.

Specialized solutions

River freight accommodates sensitive, perishable, hazardous, or high-value goods. Tailored solutions support Health & Pharma sectors and e-commerce, including reverse logistics for returns.

Digitalization & real-time tracking

Full traceability and continuous visibility are provided for every shipment. Clients access personalized dashboards, detailed reporting, and proactive notifications at every stage of river transport.

Sustainability & CSR

Optimized routes and cargo consolidation reduce carbon footprint. Environmentally friendly practices are implemented to minimize ecological impact and align with CSR commitments.

Local presence & client assurance

24/7 operational support is available via local teams along key river corridors. Premium cargo insurance protects all shipments, while field experts ensure compliance with local operational realities and constraints.

Flow optimization & flexibility

Routes, lead times, and costs are continuously improved through data analysis and innovative solutions. River freight operations adapt quickly to market changes and client needs, ensuring efficient and reliable flows.

Documentation Preparation and Customs Anticipation

Before each crossing, our teams prepare, validate, and electronically transmit all required documents: invoices, certificates of origin, import/export licenses, packing lists, and customs declarations.

All formalities are anticipated and synchronized between the port authorities of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted cargo movement.

Port Formalities and Bilateral Procedures

We manage all loading, unloading, and customs control operations in direct coordination with port and river authorities on both sides. All processes comply with the regulatory frameworks of CEMAC, SADC, and the International Commission of the Congo–Oubangui–Sangha Basin (CICOS).

Every operation is executed in strict accordance with national and international transport regulations.

Integrated Management and Flow Supervision

GANV Group oversees all river freight movements between Brazzaville and Kinshasa through advanced digital tracking systems, ensuring complete traceability of barges, containers, and shipments.

Each consignment is monitored from its departure quay to final delivery, with automatic alerts for inspections, delays, or incidents. Our operational centers on both banks operate under centralized logistics governance, ensuring full coordination and efficiency across the corridor.

Compliance, Inspection, and Enhanced Security

Our customs and compliance experts ensure full regulatory, sanitary, and safety conformity of all cargo before transit. Joint inspections with river authorities are coordinated to anticipate checks and prevent administrative delays.

All goods are classified under the appropriate HS codes and handled in compliance with international transport standards (CMR, ISO 9001, ADR).

Express Clearance and Trade Facilitation

Through bilateral cooperation and the permanent presence of our teams on both shores, we provide express customs clearance for inter-capital trade flows.

Priority cargo  including industrial, humanitarian, pharmaceutical, and food shipments benefits from simplified procedures and fast-track handling within designated port areas.

Security, Traceability, and Cargo Insurance

Each convoy is equipped with GPS tracking, on-arrival integrity checks, and customized cargo insurance adapted to river transport conditions.
Automated reporting guarantees transparency, reliability, and complete visibility at every stage of the logistics cycle.

River Freight Safety

Our operations rely on strict technical inspections, real-time assessment of hydrological conditions and navigation procedures tailored to the Congo–DRC corridor.

Each barge or convoy is thoroughly checked before departure and monitored throughout the journey to ensure stability, watertightness and full cargo safety.

GANV River Protect

To safeguard your shipments against river-related risks, GANV provides dedicated insurance covering water-level variations, port handling operations and multi-stop river routes.

Your cargo benefits from reinforced coverage and fast response in case of incident.

Quality Control & Compliance

We apply a comprehensive framework including barge inspections, document verification and strict loading controls.

Every stage is audited to ensure full compliance with river-transport standards across Central Africa.

Active River Security

Our teams monitor trajectories, river conditions, obstacles, hydrological changes and critical parameters in real time.

If an alert arises, a dedicated response unit intervenes immediately with river authorities and inland ports to guarantee continuity and protect your freight.