In brief
- DP World reported on 11 October 2018 that construction work on the multi-purpose Berbera port started with a groundbreaking ceremony.
- The first phase was described as a 400-metre quay, a 250,000 square metre yard extension and development of a free zone.
- Shafa Al Nahda Contracting was awarded the construction contract for the port expansion.
Contents
DP World reported on 11 October 2018 that construction work on the multi-purpose port at Berbera had started, marked by a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.
What the source records
DP World states that the first phase of work covers a 400-metre quay, a 250,000 square metre yard extension and the development of a free zone. The source records that Shafa Al Nahda Contracting, a long-term DP World partner, was awarded the construction contract, and that the joint venture DP World Berbera includes Ethiopia as a shareholder with a 19% stake. These figures come from DP World.
What it means on site
The scope separates port marine works from the free zone, so enquiries about one may not cover the other. A contractor pricing similar work can ask which package applies, who holds the contract, and what drawings or specifications govern it. The quay length and yard area are planned dimensions: treat them as scope figures, not as built measurements. For any present-day question, ask the port authority or the joint venture office for the as-built drawings rather than relying on the launch description.
What the source does not establish
The announcement is launch evidence. It does not show what was completed, and the 400-metre quay and 250,000 square metre yard are stated as planned scope. The source gives no construction programme, no completion date, no cost and no as-built record. It records the contract award but not whether work on each element started. Nothing here establishes the port's condition after 11 October 2018. As-built drawings, completion certificates or a current port authority statement would confirm what exists now.
What to do next
Request the current scope and status from the Berbera port authority or the DP World Berbera joint venture office, and ask for as-built drawings for the quay and yard if you are pricing or designing adjacent works. For contract questions, check the tender documents.
Frequently asked questions
Who was awarded the Berbera port expansion construction contract?
DP World's 11 October 2018 announcement states that Shafa Al Nahda Contracting was awarded the construction contract for the port expansion.
What did the first phase include?
The source describes the first phase as a 400-metre quay, a 250,000 square metre yard extension and development of a free zone, plus the involvement of DP World Berbera, the joint venture company.
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.