The Belgian construction company, Jan De Nul, made an announcement on Friday on its participation in the construction of West Africa’s Largest Port that is located approximately 50 kilometers Southeast of Senegal’s capital, Dakar. This port construction project is expected to take two and a half years to be completed.
This new port will be located in Ndayane will be instrumental in addressing congestion at the port of Dakar, which has currently attained its maximum capacity. Additionally, the surrounding area is totally saturated according to the information released by the Aalst-based company.
West Africa’s Largest Port Project Factsheet
Location: Ndayane, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Dakar.
Purpose: The port aims to alleviate congestion at Dakar’s port, which has reached its maximum capacity.
Construction Timeline: The project is expected to take two and a half years to complete.
Dredging: Jan De Nul will dredge a five-kilometer access channel, involving the excavation of ten million cubic meters of sediment.
Platform Development: An 89-hectare platform will be developed for maritime services and container storage.
Capacity: The new deep-water port will be able to simultaneously accommodate two of the world’s largest container ships.
Economic Impact: The port is expected to become the largest in West Africa and drive economic growth in Senegal
What has Jan De Nul been Tasked with?
DP World is the leading developer of this port project. Jan De Nul has been tasked with the dredging works of a five-kilometer access channel. This will entail the excavation of ten million cubic meters of sediments. Furthermore, the company will be developing an 89-hectare platform for both maritime services and container storage.
Jan De Nul will put to use its most powerful dredging vessel, the Willem Van Rubroeck, for this operation. “It will not be an easy task as the seabed of this channel mainly contains hard rock. Additionally, the Atlantic Ocean conditions can be quite challenging at times. Therefore, a powerful dredger that is big enough to operate even in rough conditions is needed,” stated the company’s area manager for Senegal, Dominique Bombaert.
Capacity of the Port
This new port will possess the capacity of being able to accommodate two of the world’s largest container ships. Furthermore, it is set to become the largest port in West Africa, Jan De Nul confirmed.
Also read: Senegal’s Maritime Revolution: The US$1.2 bn Ndayane Port to Reshape Global Trade
