Japan to fund modernisation of Angolan port

The Japanese ambassador to Angola, Kuniaki Ito, this week announced that Japan is prepared to fund the second phase of modernisation of the port of Namibe, once it receives a detailed costing from the port administration.

This follows the Japanese government having already funded the first phase at a cost the equivalent of R312 million – largely focused on extending the quay length from 240 metres to 875 metres.

But it also included a 25 000 square metre parking area, modernised access roads and a water supply system for ships.

The second phase is aimed at increasing cargo handling capacity, and deepening the approach channels and berths to accommodate larger vessels.

Sources: Angop news agency and macauhub.com