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Caio Deepwater Port Construction Reaches 65% Completion in Cabinda, Angola

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Angola's President, Joao Lourenco, assessed the progress of the Caio Deepwater Port construction in Cabinda during a 48-hour working visit. The port is 65 percent complete, with the first phase scheduled for completion in December of this year. The infrastructure is considered strategic for the economic development of the province and the country, positioning Cabinda as a future regional logistics and distribution hub. The project has already reached 65.58% completion and 77.4% financial completion, with significant highlights in the construction of the 500-meter trestle bridge, access jetty, and breakwater.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Caio Deepwater Port is 65% complete, with the first phase scheduled for completion in December 2023.
  • The port is expected to create up to 1,600 direct jobs and indirectly up to 30,000 jobs in the initial phase of operations.
  • The terminal's entry into operation could contribute a positive economic impact of 20% to Cabinda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
  • The port's integration with the future Cabinda Free Trade Zone will strengthen the province's role as a commercial platform for neighboring countries and other regions.
  • The infrastructure is designed in accordance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) recommendations, aligned with global demands for decarbonization and port digitalization.
  • The port will include a 700-meter dockable pier, a 45-hectare container yard, storage areas for general and project cargo, and a vehicle park, among other features.
  • The project has reached 65.58% completion and 77.4% financial completion, with highlights in the construction of the 500-meter trestle bridge, access jetty, and breakwater.
  • The Caio Port is expected to become a key infrastructure for the diversification of Angolan exports and ensure greater competitiveness for the country in regional and international markets.

Statistics:

  • 65% completion rate of the Caio Deepwater Port construction.
  • 65.58% completion rate of the project's infrastructure.
  • 77.4% financial completion rate of the project.
  • 500-meter trestle bridge: 83.2% complete.
  • Access jetty and its 1,500-meter widening: 46.6% complete.
  • 700-meter breakwater: 75.38% complete.
  • Hydraulic fill: 98.2% complete.
  • Projected economic impact: 20% of Cabinda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
  • Projected jobs created: up to 1,600 direct jobs and up to 30,000 indirect jobs.

Sources:

  • Angola Press News Agency (01 Sep 2025)
  • International Maritime Organization (IMO) (no specific date mentioned)

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