The National Port Authority (NPA) has announced that by the end of the first quarter of 2026, groundbreaking will take place for the construction of the first-ever General Cargo Terminal at the Freeport of Monrovia. The initiative, which falls under the visionary leadership of Managing Director Sekou Hussein Dukuly, marks a significant milestone in Liberia’s port modernization agenda. Once completed, the new General Cargo Terminal is expected to boost operational efficiency, expand cargo handling capacity, and enhance Liberia’s competitiveness as a regional maritime hub. Mr. Dukuly emphasized that the project represents a turning point for the Freeport.
“We are taking the Freeport to another level by developing infrastructure that meets international standards and addresses the growing demands of trade and commerce,” he stated. The General Cargo Terminal will provide modern facilities for the handling of non-containerized goods, bulk commodities, and break-bulk cargo—sectors that are critical to Liberia’s economy. The project is also expected to create jobs for Liberians during both the construction and operational phases, while generating much-needed revenue to support national development.
This development comes as part of the NPA’s broader reform and modernization program aimed at transforming Liberia’s ports into engines of growth and efficiency. In recent years, the NPA has focused on improving service delivery, streamlining operations, and expanding infrastructure to meet the needs of international shipping lines, local businesses, and investors. The NPA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration with stakeholders, including the Government of Liberia, private sector partners, and international investors, to ensure the successful execution of the terminal project. With this landmark initiative, the NPA under Mr. Dukuly’s leadership is demonstrating a clear determination to position Liberia’s ports as vital drivers of trade, commerce, and economic growth in West Africa.
