Port de Longoni, Commercial port in Koungou, Mayotte.
Port de Longoni is Mayotte's central maritime facility, handling cargo vessels and ferries for regional supply and transportation needs. The installation manages import and export infrastructure serving local businesses and communities.
The facility evolved from a basic fishing dock into Mayotte's primary trade gateway after the island gained status as a French department in 2011. This transformation reflected the island's growing economic importance.
The port brings together traditional sailing practices and modern commerce, visible in the mix of wooden sailing vessels alongside contemporary cargo ships. It remains a place where trade routes and local livelihoods intersect.
Visitors should keep in mind this is an active commercial port, so public access may be restricted in certain areas. The best time to visit is during the dry season when weather is more stable.
This facility is Mayotte's sole commercial port and operates under French maritime law within an archipelago that is part of the Comoros. This makes it a rare point of French administration in the region.
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