Somaliland: DP World launches Berbera port development

DP World Group of the United Arab Emirates has started work on a 30-year concession to develop and manage a multipurpose port in the Somaliland commercial capital of Berbera. The $442m project, to be developed in two phases, aims to create a new trading hub for East Africa. The project will include the construction of a 400-metre quay and 250,000m2 yard extension, and the creation of a free zone offering tax advantages and investment incentives.