Works on the Ndayane deepwater port in Senegal is set to resume. This follows instructions from the country’s President who announced that funds would be provided for the project.
The project which started a year ago halted after the government failed to give out its contribution to start the project. The entire project, located 30 miles from Dakar will be implemented in two phases with phase one intended to cost US $837million.
Ndayane deepwater port project
The first phase will see an increase in the container handling capacity of Ndayane deepwater port in Senegal by 1.2 million TEUs per year. In addition, it will enable the port to handle the largest container vessels in the world. The second phase on the other hand will cost $290 million. In this phase, an additional container quay of 1,350 feet will be developed. The project is set to be completed in 2026. It will be the largest single private investment in the country’s history.
The modern and deep Ndayane deepwater port in Senegal with up to 10,000 feet of quayside is designed to boost the country’s position as a major trade hub and gateway to West Africa and Northwest Africa. Apart from easing the pressure at the Dakar Port, the project will create jobs, increase the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors, and open economic opportunities for Senegalese businesses.