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Location: The Port of Dakar is located on the westernmost coast of Africa and is built on a natural coral reef, offering protection from Atlantic swells. General Overview: The Port of Dakar serves as the capital and primary port of Senegal. It features a secure and sheltered harbor formed by two jetties, ensuring safe access throughout the year. With tidal variations ranging from 0.20 to 1.80 meters, it boasts excellent conditions for ships. Currently, it ranks as the third largest port in West Africa, following the Autonomous Port of Abidjan and the Port of Lagos, and is the ninth-largest port on the African continent. This port stands out with one of the largest deep-water seaports along the West African coastline. Divided into two zones, North and South, the port encompasses over 40 berths with depths of up to 12.0 meters. Accessing the port presents no significant challenges, and there are ample anchorage grounds in depths of approximately 15.0 meters. The entrance depths are 11.0 meters, and the inner roads offer spacious areas for maneuvering. Exports from the Port of Dakar include ground nuts, edible oil, oil cake, gum, gold, sisal, shea butter, kapok, hides, phosphates, flour, and cement. Imports consist of cotton, metal goods, oil fuel, petrol, wine, coal, sugar, and corn. Handling Equipment: - RTGs - Forklifts - Quay Cranes - Mobile Cranes - Reach Stackers - Floating Cranes Storage: - Oil Tanks - Open Yards - Warehouses - Reefer Points Traffic figures: Approx. 2,400 vessels, 10,100,000t of cargo and 425,000TEU handled annually. Load line zone: Tropical