Port of Berbera
| Port of Berbera | |
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Ship docked at the Port of Berbera.
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| Country |  Somalia |
| Location | Berbera |
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| Operated by | Berbera Port Authority |
| Available berths | 650 |
| Managing Director | Ali Hoor Hoor |
The Port of Berbera, also known as Berbera Port, is the official seaport of Berbera, the commercial capital of the autonomous Somaliland region . It is classified as a major class port.[1]
Overview
Berbera Port historically served as a naval and missile base for the Somali central government. Following a 1972 agreement between the Siad Barre administration and the USSR, the port's facilities were patronized by the Soviets.[2] It was later expanded for U.S. military use, after the Somali authorities strengthened ties with the American government.[3]
As of 2013, the Port of Berbera has a 650-metre berth and a depth of 11.5–12 metres. It is strategically located along the oil route.
In July 2013, the Raysut Cement company of Oman announced that it is scheduled to build a new state-of-the-art cement terminal at the Port of Berbera. The construction project is part of a joint venture with Somali business partners. It will comprise three silos with a 4000 t capacity each, which will be earmarked for storage, packing and distribution of cement.[4][5]
In October 2013, the French company Bollore Africa Logistics reportedly began a project to invest $677 million USD in the Berbera Port. Although unfinalized, the initiative is intended to ameliorate the port's facilities and establish a new corridor to the hinterland, which would facilitate trade with neighboring Ethiopia.[6]
See also
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