DP World Completes Dredging Milestone for Senegalese Container Port

DP World has reached a major construction milestone at the Port of Ndayane with the completion of dredging works 13 months ahead of schedule. More than 1,000 people are currently employed directly on the project as construction activity accelerates.

The early completion of the major dredging work ahead allows quay construction and other critical marine works to begin earlier, supporting momentum towards the port's planned completion in 2028. Once operational, the Port of Ndayane will serve as Senegal's principal deep-water container gateway, increasing capacity for international trade and strengthening the country's role as a logistics hub for West Africa.

The works included dredging a 5-km navigation channel, turning basin and berth pocket capable of accommodating the world's largest container vessels. It was carried out using two of the world's largest suction dredgers, underscoring the scale and technical complexity of the project.

More than 95% of the material removed was solid rock, including formations with compressive strength exceeding 100 megapascals, harder than those typically encountered in large-scale port developments. Despite the geological conditions, the works were completed without blasting, reducing environmental impacts and allowing