It is connected to the city center of Luanda and the district of Ingombota.

[2] The port belongs to the Angolan government, which is responsible for its administration through the public company Porto de Luanda E.P..

[3] Together with the ports of Lobito (Benguela), Moçamedes (Namibe), Soyo (Zaire) and Cabinda (Cabinda), it forms the largest port complexes in the country.

It is the largest port in the country, in addition to being the main import and export terminal for long-haul cargo in the nation.

Another important outflow connection is made via the EN-100 highway.