Mogadishu, Somalia – Work has officially begun on a new cargo truck parking facility at the Port of Mogadishu, marking a significant step in Somalia’s efforts to modernize one of its busiest commercial gateways. The foundation stone was laid on Sunday in a ceremony led by Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, the Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, who underscored the project’s importance to the country’s broader economic plans.
The port has long struggled with congestion as truck traffic continues to grow alongside rising import volumes. Queues often stretch well beyond the port’s boundaries, slowing internal movement and delaying the handling of goods. The new parking facility is designed to ease those pressures by organizing the flow of trucks more efficiently, reducing wait times, and improving the overall rhythm of port operations.
Engineers, institutions, and port workers involved in the project have spent months preparing its technical framework, aiming to build a system that meets current needs while accommodating future growth. Their work reflects a larger vision championed by Nur to overhaul outdated logistics structures and bring Somalia’s port services in line with regional standards.
The project forms part of the ministry’s broader modernization agenda, which seeks to create faster, safer, and more competitive port services. By improving cargo handling and easing congestion, officials hope the facility will strengthen Mogadishu’s role as a crucial economic hub and support the country’s long-term development.
As construction begins, the new parking complex is viewed as a tangible investment in smoother trade flows and a more resilient economy—an infrastructure upgrade with benefits expected to extend far beyond the port itself.
