AD Ports Group has selected Mar Construction Civil & Obras Publicas – LDA to design and build the topside and marine infrastructure for the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal in Angola’s largest port.
Additionally, Dar Al Handasah Consultants Shair & Partners will provide Project Management and Construction Supervision Services.
The Port of Luanda handles 76 per cent of Angola’s container and general cargo, serving as a vital gateway for landlocked countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.
Under a 20-year concession agreement signed in April 2024, AD Ports will invest $250 million by 2026 to modernise the terminal.
On 30 January 2025, the Group began managing the multipurpose terminal, marking its expansion into sub-Saharan Africa and reinforcing its commitment to regional logistics infrastructure.
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The modernisation project will transform the terminal into a facility for general cargo, containers, and RoRo operations.
With a depth of 16 metres, it will be the only terminal at the Port of Luanda capable of handling Super Post-Panamax vessels up to 14,000 TEUs.
The 192,000 square metres terminal will be upgraded with advanced technology, and the works are expected to be completed by Q1 2027.
Upon completion, container capacity will increase from 25,000 TEUs to 350,000 TEUs, with RoRo volumes exceeding 40,000 vehicles.
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Mohamed Eidha Tannaf AlMenhali, Regional CEO, AD Ports Group, said: “This modernisation initiative will not only transform Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal into a state-of-the-art facility but also significantly enhance its capacity and efficiency.
“By accommodating Super Post-Panamax vessels and increasing container and RoRo handling capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers and clients in the region with superior service and seamless logistics solutions.”
