DP World’s new Djibouti terminal opens

Capable of handling up to 1.2m teu annually, its 1,050 m quay with 18 m draught can now handle the world’s largest container ships. According to DP World the terminal capacity will be increased to 3m teu as trade requires.

“We have invested both financial and human resources in Djibouti over the past nine years as part of our long term commitment to our partnership here. That investment in efficient infrastructure has helped stimulate the economy and supported trade, which in turn has benefited our business,” said DP World chairman, Ahmed bin Sulayem.

Apart from being strategically placed for hub port purposes in the Red Sea near the Gulf of Aden, Djibouti also acts as the main port of entry for landlocked Ethiopia. The port is operated by DPW on a 20-year concession.