French Ambassador Visits Djibouti's Key ports Infrastructure
Chairman received H.E. Jérôme Bresson, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Republic of Djibouti, for a series of strategic infrastructure visits highlighting the country’s expanding maritime and logistics capabilities.
The visit started at the Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY), a flagship maritime asset serving the Red Sea and East African region. Valued at €107.5 million and financed in partnership with Invest International of the Netherlands, the repair yard facility include the largest floating dock in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, measuring 217 meters in length and 43 meters in width, with a maximum lifting capacity of 20,100 tonnes. This enables the servicing of a wide range of vessels, from commercial cargo ships to specialized maritime units. DSRY significantly strengthens Djibouti’s strategic position along one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors, while enhancing national capabilities within the global maritime services industry.
The delegation then proceeded to the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port, located at Djibouti Damerjog Industrial Park. It is a key component of Djibouti’s energy logistics infrastructure. The port features a 2.5-kilometer oil jetty with an annual dynamic handling capacity of 25 million tonnes and the operational capability to accommodate up to 2 million cubic meters static capacity. It can handle simultaneously multiple liquid cargo streams, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, heavy fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, and edible oil. This facility will reinforce Djibouti’s role as a major regional energy distribution hub.
The delegation subsequently visited the Doraleh Multipurpose Port, where they observed Djibouti’s growing cargo handling capabilities, its increasing role as a regional trade and transshipment center, and operational efficiency by using the Ethiopian-Djibouti Railway.
The visit concluded at the Horizon Djibouti Terminals Limited (HDTL) and the Société de Gestion du Terminal Pétrolier de Djibouti (SJTP), two components of the country’s downstream petroleum infrastructure. These facilities play a role in the storage, management, and distribution of refined petroleum products, supporting both domestic energy needs and regional supply chains.
The visit provided an opportunity to showcase Djibouti’s integrated approach to port, logistics, and energy development, further underscoring its ambition to serve as a leading maritime and energy hub in the Horn of Africa.