The Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT) is celebrating the operational launch of a new third berth with the arrival of its first vessels, marking a significant milestone at QEII Terminal in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s principal commercial port and one of West Africa’s international trade gateways.
The boosted berth capacity and modernisation at the port is a significant source of Sierra Leone’s economic prosperity, serving as a vital gateway for import and exports as NSBT informs.
NSBT welcomed its inaugural vessel, the SAFI NALFI, to its deep-water berth on Friday 20th of December 2024, carrying bagged rice.
This new berth can now accommodate vessels of 225 meters and 12 meters operational draft (design draft of 13m), increasing the port’s capacity to handle larger vessels and bulk cargo.
With the steady arrival of vessels this year, the new berth has increased capacity at the port by more than 30%, strengthening customer supply chains with enhanced global connectivity, increased reliability, and quicker turnaround times with the cargo movements have contained shipments of bagged rice, flour, crude oil and aggregates.
“Cargo handling at the terminal has been exceptionally efficient and well-coordinated. The team ensures smooth operations, from careful loading and unloading, minimising delays and ensuring the safe handling of all types of cargo. The team’s expertise and commitment to quality service make for a seamless and reliable operations,” says Siamba Kamara, General Manager at NSBT.
“The Group’s ongoing dedication to Sierra Leone is unwavering, with its continued development efforts aimed at enhancing the port’s competitiveness and supporting the country’s economic and growth strategies,” says , Guy Wilkes, Commercial Director of Nectar Group.
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