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DP World finishes Ndayane port dredging 13 months early
DP World has completed the major capital dredging phase at Senegal’s new Port of Ndayane 13 months ahead of the planned September 2027 deadline. The work created a 5‑km navigation channel dredged to 20 m depth, a 600‑m turning basin and an 875‑m berth pocket designed to berth two Triple‑E class container ships simultaneously. More than 95 % of the excavated material was solid rock, some with compressive strength over 100 MPa, and the operation was finished without blasting.
The early finish allows quay construction and other marine works to start sooner, moving the $1.2 billion project toward its target opening in 2028. Around 1,043 workers are employed on the site. Mohammed Akoojee, CEO and Managing Director for Africa at DP World, said: “Completing major dredging works 13 months ahead of schedule is a significant milestone for the Port of Ndayane and a testament to the expertise, commitment and collaboration of everyone involved.” The port, part of a 25‑year concession signed in 2020, is expected to become Senegal’s main deep‑water container gateway, boosting trade capacity for the country and land‑locked Sahel nations.
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$1.2 billion · DP World · Mohammed Akoojee · Port of Ndayane · Senegal · United Arab Emirates
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The dredging covered a 5‑kilometre navigation channel dredged to a depth of 20 metres. www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The port is scheduled for completion in 2028 and will initially handle about 1.2 million TEU per year, with a long‑term target of up to five million TEU. africtelegraph.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] DP World completed the major dredging works at the Port of Ndayane 13 months ahead of schedule. africtelegraph.com · www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 95 % of the material removed was solid rock, with compressive strength exceeding 100 MPa. www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The project includes a 600‑metre turning basin and an 875‑metre berth pocket that can receive two Triple E‑class container vessels. www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The first phase of the Ndayane port project costs roughly $1.2 billion. www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The dredging was completed without blasting. www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] About 1,043 people are employed on the construction site. www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The project includes a 600‑m turning basin and an 875‑m berth pocket capable of handling two Triple‑E class container vessels simultaneously. www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The dredging created a 5‑km navigation channel dredged to a depth of 20 metres. www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Port of Ndayane project is valued at $1.2 billion and is scheduled for full completion in 2028. africtelegraph.com · www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] DP World completed major dredging works at the Port of Ndayane 13 months ahead of schedule. africtelegraph.com · www.porttechnology.org · gulfnews.com