Bosasso multipurpose port project, Somalia

16th June 2017 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Bosasso multipurpose port project, Somalia

Name of the Project
Bosasso multipurpose port project.

Location
Puntland, Somalia.

Client
P&O Ports.

Project Description
P&O Ports has won a 30-year concession for the management and development of a multipurpose port project.

The project will entail the construction of a 450 m quay and 5 ha backup area, dredging to a depth of 12 m with reclamation work using dredge soil. 

There will also be a major investment in an information technology and terminal operating system, mobile harbour cranes and container handling equipment.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
The project is estimated at $336-million, which will be divided into two phases.

Phase 1 will cost about $136-million and Phase 2 $200-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
P&O Ports, email info@poports.com.