$1.2 billion investment aims to transform Senegalese port

The arrival of the dredger Willem Van Rubroeck marked the start of crucial maritime works, including the dredging of a 5 km-long shipping channel to accommodate the world’s largest container ships. Phase 1 of the project will create an 840-meter quay and a 5 km channel, with an annual capacity to handle 1.2 million TEUs.

The second phase will expand the port further with an additional 410-meter quay, positioning Ndayane as a leading logistics hub in West Africa. DP World, in collaboration with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance agency, is leading the project. BII projects that the port will boost Senegal’s GDP by 3% and add $15 billion in trade value by 2035.

The construction phase will create over 1,800 jobs, while the completed port is expected to support 2.3 million jobs across Senegal, including 22,000 linked directly to expanded trade. The Port of Ndayane is poised to position Senegal as a key player in regional and global trade, unlocking significant opportunities for economic growth and employment.