Port of Dakar

Dakar Port (UN/LOCODE SNDKR), situated on the Cap Vert peninsula in Senegal’s Dakar Region, operates within the Africa/Dakar timezone at coordinates 14.7645042° N, ‑17.3660286° W. As Senegal’s principal maritime gateway, the port handles diverse cargoes including containers, bulk minerals, petroleum products, and fish, facilitating West African trade and transshipment routes between Europe, the Americas, and intra‑African markets. terminal infrastructure, deep‑water berths reaching 15 metres, and logistics zones support efficient vessel turnaround and hinterland connectivity via road and rail networks. Investments in automation, security, and environmental compliance enhance its competitiveness, positioning Dakar as a vital hub for regional economic integration and maritime logistics excellence.