The Chinese construction company China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation headquarters in Djibouti is a 23-storey twin tower building, which will be the tallest structure in Djibouti once complete. Construction has already begun on this project. Djibouti’s Doraleh Multipurpose Portis being expanded at an estimated cost of $590m. It is scheduled to be operational this year.A new international airport is being constructed at Ali-Sabieh at an estimated cost of $599 million. It is expected to be completed in 2018.Planning is also underway for construction of a smaller 350,000-passenger airport near Seven Brothers Islands. Construction has also begun on what is being termed as Africa’s largest free trade zone. Construction opportunities also exist in the military bases on the Djibouti soil. The American military base in the region is renovating its entire housing for their personnel. Construction of the Chinese naval base in Djibouti is also underway.As one can see, there is a boom in the construction industry in Djibouti so much so that it is common to see heavy-duty construction equipment in and around Djibouti.
Heavy Duty Construction Equipment in Djibouti
Djibouti in the Horn of Africa has seen a lot of construction in the new millennium. Most of this spurt is due to government efforts to improve the nation’s economy. However, some of it is due to the nation’s fortuitous position on some of the busiest trade routes in the world. Its proximity to the Ethiopian markets and the relative political stability also makes it a very attractive port for import and export all types of goods and cargo. As such, ports and logistics industry is the biggest contributors to the GDP of the country. Infrastructure creation in the nation had started with updating port facilities and other associated infrastructure to creating new ports, airports, roads etc. Construction has also begun on projects related to urban housing, roads, renewable power plants etc.
Construction Machinery in Djibouti
The continuing boom in the construction industry also creates growth in the allied industries like the market for heavy-duty construction equipment for instance. Dealers and distributors for construction machinery like SMAG Djibouti have been providing not only sales of heavy-duty construction equipment but also the after sales service and support for maintenance of the construction machinery for all of its customers. They recognize that the equipment required for each job in each sector is different. It is important to select the right equipment that will best fit the needs of the project and the customer. SMAG Djibouti also provides equipment for rent for the price conscious customer.
Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi and Sons (SMAG), with an experience of over 50 years, is a strategic player in the distribution of heavy-duty construction equipment and parts in the Middle East and East Africa region. SMAG Djibouti, the company’s representative office in Djibouti has been set up to service the high demand for construction equipment and contribute to the growth of the economy in Djibouti. The SMAG Djibouti office based at K12 Arta Road, Djibouti Free Zone supports sales, technical & parts staff with access to an extensive distribution center located in the UAE; all of which is ISO 9001 accredited. More information about the products and services provided is available at SMAG Djibouti.
SMAG Djibouti - Heavy Equipment & Machinery Companies in UAE 