Port Code SOGRC Coordinates 6°55′28.8″N 49°19′22.2″E
WADAAGSAN

About Us

Garacad Seaport

This project entails the construction of a port at Garacad coastal town. This private venture was undertaken with the approval of the government and will open up the central Somalia regions and eastern Ethiopia for smooth trade with the rest of the world, especially with the Gulf countries.

Mission &  Vision

— Vision

To become the maritime trade gateway for the Horn of Africa and beyond — connecting regional markets to global sea trade routes.

— Mission

  • To be a modern seaport equipped with state-of-the-art cargo handling equipment manned by competent professionals for efficient service delivery.
  • To be the leading seaport in the Horn of Africa that provides comprehensive and diversified commercial services such as container handling, livestock, liquid and bulk cargo handling.
  • To build a paved network of transit corridors that connects Garacad Seaport to its market catchment area.

— Our Values

  • Integrity: Committed to excellence and delivering positive results.
  • Professionalism: Belief in progress toward perfection.
  • Partnership: Collaborating with key stakeholders for sustainable growth.

OBJECTIVES

The overall objective of Wadaagsan Company is to achieve its goal of building a modern seaport that provides port services — including storage, handling, and transfer of goods — as easily and efficiently as possible.

In particular, the company aims to:

  • Implement a modern seaport that meets the import and export needs of people and businesses in the central regions of Somalia and eastern Ethiopia.
  • Develop and expand livestock exports for the benefit of livestock traders and pastoralists across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
  • Provide an international port that makes it easier for traders to import and export food and other goods such as construction materials, agricultural equipment, and vehicles — helping prevent drought impacts and contributing to national development and economic growth.
  • Facilitate an international hub for container transshipment between Africa and the rest of the world.
  • Contribute to national economic infrastructure, including Garacad Seaport, the Garacad–Galkacyo–Galdogob (3G) road, and the Turdibi customs facility on the Ethiopia–Somalia border.

PROJECT’S DETAILS

  1. The project is implemented in the Garacad area, approximately 240 km from Galkacyo, 303 km from the Ethiopia border (Turdibi customs), 750 km from Mogadishu, 920 km from Bossaso, and 1,400 km from Berbera (coastal distance). Garacad Seaport has a water depth of approximately 8.5M–13M.
  2. The project comprises an international port with 4 berths for large vessels and boats, fuel storage tanks, warehouses, large parking/storage yards for diverse goods, business offices and government facilities, a free trade zone, and a 303 km road linking Garacad Seaport to Turdibi customs.
  3. Garacad Seaport can handle up to 3,500,000 tons per year, covering import service demand at the required scale.
  4. The project covers a land area of approximately 84 km².
  5. The port can accommodate up to 4 cargo ships at a time, ranging from 10,000 DWT to 30,000 DWT.