Port Autonome de Dakar
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Charting a course toward sovereignty and excellence
Under the leadership of His Excellency, the President of the Republic Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal is undertaking a historic transformation of its maritime and port sector. His vision rests on a clear ambition: to make the Port Autonome de Dakar (PAD) and its extensions the driving force of our economic sovereignty and the leading logistics hub in West Africa.
This national strategic direction is built around three main pillars:
For the President of the Republic, our port infrastructure must no longer be simple transit zones, but genuine levers for creating national wealth. Harnessing our maritime resources and gaining full control of our logistics chain form the foundation of this restored sovereignty.
Modernising the sector is not limited to the capital. The presidential vision calls for harmonious integration between the Port of Dakar and the regional ports (Kaolack, Ziguinchor, Saint-Louis). Flagship projects such as Pier 4 (Jambaar Project) to quadruple our throughput and the development of the Ndayane deep-water port embody this drive to position Senegal at the forefront of global trade.
Tomorrow's Port of Dakar aims to be smart, high-performing and sustainable. Accelerating the digitalisation of administrative procedures, reducing cargo transit times and strict compliance with environmental standards are at the heart of our commitments to guarantee our platform's international competitiveness.
« Making the maritime sector the beating heart of a sovereign, just and prosperous Senegal. »
Message from the Director General
Welcome to the website of the Société Nationale du Port Autonome de Dakar (SNPAD).
The Port of Dakar is much more than infrastructure: it is an engine of growth, an instrument of sovereignty and a strategic hub for Senegal and the sub-region. Our ambition is to strengthen its position as a high-performing, competitive and innovative logistics and industrial platform.
My commitment, as head of SNPAD, rests on seven priorities:
No lasting transformation is possible without everyone's commitment. Together, let us build a more efficient, safer and more environmentally responsible port, in service of the Senegal 2050 vision.
Long live a Port Autonome de Dakar Bou Bess
The Chinese navy hospital ship “Ji Xiang Fang Zhou” docked at the Port Autonome de Dakar on Friday, 25 September 2026, the first port call of its kind in Senegal, with a programme of free medical consultations running until 1 October.
Read the article — The Port of Dakar welcomes the Chinese hospital ship "Ji Xiang Fang Zhou"The Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou LÔ, met with Mohammed AKOJEE, DP World's Africa Director, to review progress on the future Port of Ndayane. The Director General of the Port of Dakar, Doune Pathé Mbengue, took part in the talks.
Read the article — Port of Ndayane: DP World confirms delivery in the third quarter of 2028Relive in pictures the highlights of the departure of the COLOVAC PAD 2026 summer camp. A ceremony marked by joy and togetherness, celebrating "Friendship, an African and Olympic value."
Read the article — COLOVAC 2026The Director General presents eight strategic priorities, aligned with the Senegal 2050 vision and the ambition of an integrated logistics hub.
Read the article — The announced strategic prioritiesQuality, safety, environment
Gare maritime internationale de Dakar et zone Sud (GMID) — ISO 9001, ISO 14001 et ISO 45001 : services aux navires, aux marchandises et aux passagers
SONAPAD — Direction Générale et Haut commandement du Port : aménagement, gestion et exploitation du domaine portuaire, services aux navires, aux passagers, aux marchandises et aux usagers
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