Port of Ndayane: DP World confirms delivery in the third quarter of 2028
Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô received, this Thursday, September 17, 2026, Mohammed Akoojee, Africa director of the DP World group. The discussions mainly focused on the progress of the Ndayane deep water port project, delivery of which is announced for the third quarter of 2028.
The schedule for the Ndayane port project remains in line with forecasts at this stage. Received at the Prime Minister’s Office by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, the Africa director of DP World, Mohammed Akoojee, took stock of the progress of the project and reassured the head of government that deadlines will be respected.
According to the indications communicated at the end of the meeting, the infrastructure should be delivered in the third quarter of 2028.
Dredging work completed
This deadline is based in particular on the progress already recorded on the ground. On July 27, DP World announced the completion of the main dredging works, thirteen months ahead of the initial schedule.
This work made it possible to create a five-kilometer navigation channel, a turning basin as well as a berthing area designed to accommodate the largest container ships in the world. These works now pave the way for the construction of quays and the creation of future maritime infrastructure.
A major project
Estimated at $1.2 billion, the deep water port of Ndayane is presented as the largest private investment ever made in Senegal.
Established over an area of 1,200 hectares, the future port complex should contribute to strengthening Senegal’s position as a regional logistics platform. It is also called upon to support the development of industrial and commercial activities and to generate several thousand jobs.
With a draft of more than 18 meters, the port of Ndayane will be able to accommodate large capacity vessels. For comparison, the Port of Dakar currently has a draft of 13 meters.
An integrated port and logistics complex
The project provides for a port twice the size of that of Dakar, with a five-kilometer access channel, a container terminal and an industrial zone backed by a maritime zone and an economic zone.
Health infrastructure planned
In terms of employment, the project is expected to generate around 3,000 jobs in its initial phase. Ultimately, 25,000 additional jobs are announced on the port platform, to which could be added some 100,000 jobs on the logistics platform.
With these different components, the port of Ndayane is called upon to play a major role in the transformation of the Senegalese port and logistics ecosystem. Confirmation of the delivery schedule thus constitutes a new step in the realization of this strategic project.
Sheikh Gora DIOP
