Port Autonome de Pointe-Noire (PAPN) is a major seaport located on the Atlantic Ocean, part of the Republic of Congo. It is connected to the capital, Brazzaville, by a 500 km rail link and plays a vital role in regional development, facilitating trade with neighboring countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, and Gabon. With over 600,000 containers passing through annually, the port’s traffic continues to grow.

To support PAPN’s ambitious development plans, Dextra collaborated with contractor SAIPEM for the engineering and supply of steel structures for several of Pointe-Noire’s 16-meter-deep quays.

Between 2011 and 2012, Dextra supplied approximately 1,000 tons of Barras de gravata marítima in Grade 700, the highest in our range. These higher grades offer better performance-to-steel ratios, allowing smaller diameter bars, which result in savings in logistics and installation.

Dextra also provided Waling Beams installed onto the Combi Walls. These beams act as an interface between the steel walls and the large-diameter tie rods. Since the Waling Beams support the rods, their shape, spacing, and installation must be tailored to the tie rod configuration. To ensure compatibility and streamline the installation process, Dextra always recommends designing and delivering Waling Beams alongside the tie rod assemblies.

From 2015 to 2016, Dextra participated in a second phase of the project for the construction of Quay D.