DP World close to finalising agreements on construction of new port and economic zone in Senegal – The National

DP World close to finalising agreements on construction of new port and economic zone in Senegal – The National

Port du Futur in Dakar will serve as gateway to West Africa. DP World, the world's largest port operator, will finalise agreements on the construction of a new port and economic zone in Dakar, Senegal, the company said on Sunday.. DP World has designed a master plan for the development of the Port de Futur, which will develop into a multi-purpose port including economic and logistics zones adjacent to the new Blaise Diagne International Airport.. DP World will be responsible for the development of the initial phase of the port, constructing a modern north-west container terminal capable of handling the largest container vessels in operation today.. "The economic zone in Dakar will serve as a great aggregator of cargo, creating a hub for African exporters and importers and generating value for Senegal and businesses in the region," said Mr bin Sulayem.. "We discussed the great progress of the Senegalese economy and the role DP World can play in the development of a port and economic zone serving west and north-west Africa.". The development of the Port de Futur allows for the creation of cargo and free movement of goods to support the country's 'Plan Senegal Emergent,' unleashing new trading opportunities