Watch: DP World Celebrates Somaliland Groundbreaking

DP World’s construction work on the development of the multi-purpose Berbera Port in the Republic of Somaliland has started with a special ground-breaking ceremony to mark the occasion.

DP World has opted to develop a port in the region after a long-term fracas with neighbouring Djibouti over the Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT).

Despite DP World twice winning a case to operate DCT in an international court of arbitration, the Djibouti government has remained steadfast in its approach that it has a right to operate the terminal.

London Court Reaffirms DP World’s Right to Operate DCT

With DP World holding an international legal right to operate DCT, it has seemingly looked to diversify its portfolio in the region.

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