DP World has handled its 10 millionth container at the Dakar Container Terminal, marking a major milestone for the Senegal facility since the operator took over the site in 2008.
Over that period, DP World says it has invested around $340 million to modernise the terminal and expand its operating capacity. Annual throughput has climbed from 265,000 teu in 2008 to 850,000 teu in 2025, while vessel waiting times have fallen sharply from 35 hours to almost zero.
Mohammed Akoojee, chief executive and managing director for Africa at DP World, said the achievement reflected years of sustained investment, operating expertise and close work with local partners. He added that Dakar had become a benchmark for efficiency and reliability in West Africa, showing how upgraded infrastructure and partnerships on the ground can strengthen trade, economic growth and regional connectivity.
The terminal plays a central role in linking Senegal and neighbouring markets to international trade lanes. Its performance is also critical for landlocked countries that depend on dependable logistics corridors to move imports and exports.
Clarence Rodrigues, chief executive of DP World Dakar, said continued investment, new technology and workforce development had helped reinforce Dakar’s role as a reliable gateway for Senegal and the wider region. He also pointed to the terminal’s growing operational sophistication, including the ability for teams to operate advanced equipment remotely from a dedicated control room.
Looking ahead, DP World and British International Investment are also developing the new port of Ndayane, around 50 km from Dakar. The project is intended to create room for future capacity growth and improve inland logistics by easing the physical and urban limits facing the existing Dakar terminal.
