With the expansion now underway, the project highlights comprise of the design and construction of a new deep-water berth of 190m and enhanced quay space of 1.2 hectares (12,000 sq m) to facilitate a larger-class of vessel size to call at QEII terminal at Freetown (the largest natural harbour on the African Continent) as well as incorporating refurbishment of the existing berths; in partnership with Marine Consulting Engineers, Beckett Rankine and Civil Engineering firm, Eiffage Génie Civil.
The collaboration is part of steps being taken to meet international standards of the terminal in every operational aspect, with NSBT significantly investing in equipment and infrastructure at Sierra Leone’s primary multi-user bulk and break-bulk port. Since 2015, Nectar Group has supported the Freetown Port with substantial investment to develop the logistical capabilities, helping drive economic prosperity and noteworthy commercial advantages.
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
3rd Berth Size: Deep water berth of 190 m
Quay Space: Enhanced space of 12,000 sq m
NSBT Offering: Port & Operations Management, Terminal Design, Bulk Handling, Warehousing, Logistics, & Maintenance