What is the latest status of the project “Port of Berbera”?

The status recorded for “Port of Berbera” is Active.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Port of Berbera”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Port of Berbera”: government bodies (World Bank Group, Ethiopian Government, Somaliland Port Authority).

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Port of Berbera”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Port of Berbera” to USD 442000000. The procurement structure is Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Port of Berbera”?

This Taiyo project page references World Bank Group along with the original URL (https://ppi.worldbank.org/en/snapshots/project/port-of-berbera-9588). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Port of Berbera

Sector: Government • Location: Somalia

Source: World Bank Group

Project

Active

The project entails the expansion of the Port of Berbera, Somaliland. The first phase of the facility will consist of building a 400-metre quay and 250,000 square metre yard extension as well as the development of a free zone to create a new regional trading hub. Sponsors of the project are DP World with 51 % ownership, Somaliland Port Authority with 30 % ownership and Ethiopia with 19 %. Accordin

Status: Prospective
Sector: Government, Water Supply and Storage, Warehouse, Seaport, Commercial
Location: Somalia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: World Bank Group

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The project “Port of Berbera” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in Somalia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from World Bank Group.

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Original status	Active
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The project entails the expansion of the Port of Berbera, Somaliland. The first phase of the facility will consist of building a 400-metre quay and 250,000 square metre yard extension as well as the development of a free zone to create a new regional trading hub. Sponsors of the project are DP World with 51 % ownership, Somaliland Port Authority with 30 % ownership and Ethiopia with 19 %. According to the concession signed, DP World would invest $ 442 million in the next 30 years in the port. Financial close took place on October 11, 2018. https://www.handyshippingguide.com/shipping-news/port-and-logistics-group-begin-construction-of-new-african-deep-water-freight-facilities_9449 http://web.dpworld.com/our-business/marine-terminals/middle-east-europe-africa/berbera-somaliland/ http://web.dpworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018_10_11_DP-World-Berberba-Groundbreaking-Ceremony_PR_ENG.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Berbera
Original sector	Transport
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Somalia

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Record type	Project
Sector	Government, Water Supply and Storage, Warehouse, Seaport, Commercial
Article published date	2024-09-19

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