SGTM-Somagec consortium, which comprises SGTM (Societé Générale des Travaux du Maroc) and Somagec construction firm both of which are based in Morocco, has been selected as the sole candidate for the final stages of the tender for construction of Dakhla Atlantic Port in the North African country. The SGTM-Somagec consortium, which competed against Greek-owned Archirodon Group, French contractor Eiffage and Egypt’s Arab Contractors, will now undergo a technical and financial review before the completion of the deal. Scope of the projectDakhla Atlantic Port is a flagship project within the North African Country’s development plans for its southern provinces and the 2030 National Ports strategy that includes the construction of six ports. An industrial-logistics zone of 1,650 hectares will support the port which aims to offer quality industrial and logistical services. Importance of the port projectThe Dakhla Atlantic Port project is of strategic importance for the North Africa region and Morocco’s southern provinces, including Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, as it will support the region’s economic, social, and industrial development through fisheries, agriculture, mining, energy, tourism, trade, and industry sectors.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 12, 2021 11:24 UTC