CUSTOMER ENQUIRIES

DP World Dakar container terminal operations with employee overseeing yard activities

WEST AFRICA’S
TRADE HUB

DP World Dakar stands at the most advanced point of the West African coastline, offering vessels southbound from Europe a navigation advantage of two to three days. As the only port in the region providing window berthing, we've eliminated vessel waiting times entirely, reduced from an average of 35 hours to zero.

Our 700-metre quay and advanced cargo handling capabilities serve as the vital maritime link connecting landlocked economies across West Africa to global trade routes. With comprehensive logistics solutions spanning cargo handling, cold storage, clearing and forwarding, we deliver the speed and reliability that keeps regional commerce flowing.

AT THE JUNCTION OF 3 KEY
TRADE LANES

We see world trade as the backbone of sustainable economic growth. By moving goods across the globe, we're contributing to regional economic growth and changing what's possible for everyone.

DP World Dakar trade routes map highlighting global connectivity and international commerce

OUR CORE SERVICES

Our core services are designed to keep cargo moving efficiently from vessel to destination. From quayside and yard operations to storage, intermodal transport, and value-added solutions, we provide the infrastructure, expertise, and flexibility to handle every cargo type with speed, safety, and precision.

Quayside Services

Quayside operations are built for speed and reliability, supporting containerised cargo with precision. With deep-water access and efficient vessel turnaround, we help reduce anchorage time and maintain schedule integrity for shipping lines and cargo owners alike. Streamlined quayside infrastructure ensures seamless vessel-to-shore transitions with optimal productivity.

DP WORLD DAKAR

TERMINAL FACTS

Terminal area

15 hectare

TEUs capacity

900,000

Quay length

710m

Sea depth chart datum

12.5 m average

Quay cranes

6

Rubber Tyre Gantries

20

Port employees

750+

Reefer
connections

560 plugs

STS Post-panamax cranes

3 mobile harbour cranes

Draft

13m

Ground slots

4,441

Berths

3

FREQUENTLY
ASKED

At DP World Senegal, we expertly manage a range of port operations at Dakar Port, including container handling, storage, and intermodal transport, ensuring seamless logistics from origin to destination.
DP World Senegal continuously enhances operations at Dakar Port through smart terminal management, automation, and digital tracking, reducing turnaround times and boosting cargo handling efficiency.
At Dakar Port, we provide full shipment visibility through advanced digital platforms, ensuring seamless supply chain management, real-time tracking, and avoid disruption from origin to destination.
Port worker smiling, standing in front of stacked containers, highlighting workforce diversity.

TALK TO AN EXPERT

The team at DP World Senegal are ready to give you tailored solutions that fit your business needs.