In brief
- DP World announced on 29 March 2023 that development of an edible oil terminal at Berbera had started, with an initial storage capacity of 18,000 tonnes.
- The announcement says the initial phase is fully leased long term to Mzahim Investment LLC and that vessels with a draught of up to 16 metres would be served.
- The 18,000 tonnes is a specification in the announcement, not a record of completed storage or of delivered prices.
Contents
DP World reported on 29 March 2023 that it had started development of an edible oil terminal at the Port of Berbera and had already agreed a long-term lease for the facility. The announcement described the terminal's initial storage capacity as 18,000 tonnes and said the company plans to transform Berbera into an integrated maritime, logistics and industrial trade hub.
What the source records
The announcement states that the terminal will initially have a storage capacity of 18,000 tonnes, to be expanded as demand grows, and that it will service vessels with a draught of up to 16 metres. It says the initial phase is fully leased on a long-term basis to Mzahim Investment LLC, a subsidiary of Essa Al Ghurair Investments of the UAE, and that a local packaging plant could employ up to 100 people. These figures come from DP World.
What it means on site
Read the capacity as a design basis for tanks, bunds and pipework, not as a built volume. If you are pricing or planning around this terminal, ask the port authority or the developer's office for the issued drawings and the tank schedule before sizing foundations, containment or access for bulk tankers. Draught and berth limits belong in the marine and civil scope; confirm them against the project specification and the port's engineer. Where the announcement stops, treat the rest as unverified.
What the source does not establish
The announcement records a development start and a lease, not completion. It does not confirm that tanks, pipelines or the packaging plant are built, nor that any import or price outcome has been achieved; the affordability statement is the company's expectation. The source is dated 29 March 2023, and no later status is given. A current as-built drawing set, a commissioning record or a statement of the terminal's operating capacity would confirm the present state.
What to do next
Request the terminal's issued-for-construction drawings and tank schedule from the Berbera port authority or DP World's local office, and ask which of the 18,000 tonnes of storage is commissioned and in service.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 18,000-tonne storage capacity complete?
The announcement records a development start and an initial capacity figure, not a completed facility. Ask the port authority or developer for the latest issued drawings and a commissioning record.
Who holds the initial phase of the terminal?
DP World's announcement says the initial phase is fully leased on a long-term basis to Mzahim Investment LLC, a subsidiary of Essa Al Ghurair Investments of the UAE.
Sources
Local reporting: this article is written for building work in Berbera and Somaliland. Ground conditions, prices and rules differ between places; confirm the details for your own site.