Pre-Feasibility Study Port N'diago

Challenge

Together with a consortium, Mimarine wants to better connect the southern hinterland of Mauritania and Mali to international maritime traffic. The starting point is the new but not yet operational port of N'diago, which now has only one commercial quay wall with a limited backyard and needs to be adapted accordingly.

Tasks Performed

• Market analysis & cargo volume forecast
• Analysis of the Mauritanian mining industry & of transit logistics to Mali
• Forecast of expected vessel sizes
• Operation models for N'diago and a connected dry port in the hinterland
• Calculate operating costs, cash flow & NPV
• Determine the degree of profitability considering the payback period

Benefit

By preparing a profound decision basis on the project’s economic viability, HPC helps Mimarine International access international financial resources for their investment.