Tunisia Invests in Port Modernization with €87 Million Contract
The Tunisian Merchant Navy and Ports Bureau has signed a significant contract for port dredging works in La Goulette-Radès, Sousse, and Bizerte-Menzel Bourguiba, worth approximately 125 million dinars (€87 million). The contract was awarded to a Belgian company specializing in dredging and maritime construction.
This investment is part of the Bureau's strategic plan to modernize and strengthen port infrastructure, improve navigation conditions, and enhance maritime safety. The project aims to remove marine deposits and reduce sand accumulation to restore the initial water depth of the ports.
Key Project Objectives:
- Eliminate marine deposits and reduce sand accumulation to restore the initial water depth of the ports
- Create new surfaces and land for the extension of commercial ports
- Improve navigation conditions and maritime safety
- Accompany the evolution of maritime traffic and improve port efficiency
- Reduce waiting times for ships and lower transit costs for goods
Project Timeline:
- Work is expected to begin by the end of May
- The project will last approximately 1 year and 8 months
- High technical and environmental standards will be respected, with a focus on minimizing the impact on the marine ecosystem
Expected Outcomes:
- Improved navigation conditions and maritime safety
- Enhanced competitiveness of Tunisian ports and their role in the national economy
- Reduced waiting times for ships and lower transit costs for goods
- Increased efficiency in port operations
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This project is a significant step towards modernizing Tunisia's port infrastructure and improving the country's competitiveness in the region.
