DR Congo's first deep-water port, at Banana, is taking shape under Dubai's DP World, giving the mineral-rich giant its own gateway to the Atlantic.
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Key Facts
—First of its kind: Banana will be DR Congo’s first deep-water port, built on the country’s short Atlantic coast in Kongo Central province.
—Who is building it: Dubai’s DP World is the lead investor, with Portugal’s Mota-Engil as main contractor.
—Phase one: The opening stage costs about $250 million and adds a 600-metre quay able to handle 450,000 containers a year.
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