Mogadishu Port Expansion – Marine Infrastructure Development

The Mogadishu Port Expansion Project was a major infrastructure development that transformed Somalia’s most important commercial port. We supplied over 50,000 metric tons of specialized marine-grade cement that could resist saltwater corrosion and harsh marine conditions.

The project involved building three new deep-water jetties that could handle large container ships, expanding the stacking areas by 15 hectares, and constructing reinforced concrete foundations for heavy port equipment. Our sulfate-resistant cement was crucial because regular cement would have been damaged by the constant exposure to saltwater.

The biggest challenge was ensuring the concrete could withstand the marine environment while maintaining structural integrity under heavy loads.

Our specialized cement formulation prevented corrosion and ensured the structures would last for decades.The completed expansion increased the port’s cargo handling capacity by 300% and reduced ship waiting times from 5 days to just 12 hours. This has made Mogadishu Port a key regional trade hub and created over 500 jobs.