The Port
Discover the history and evolution of the Nouadhibou Autonomous Port, as well as its socio-economic impact on the region.
Welcome to the Autonomous Port of Nouadhibou
The Nouadhibou Autonomous Port (PAN) is a forward-looking institution, equipped with a deep understanding of the challenges and a thoughtful integration of contextual requirements to achieve its goals.
Administered under the banner of strong competitiveness and managed to reliably satisfy national and international operators, PAN also stands as a hub for trade, logistics, and progressive ideas.
Through its privileged geographic location and the diversity of its activities, it places itself at the heart of economic dynamics, serving as an engine of growth, an economic attraction pole, and a gateway to the world for our country.
In a professional environment driven by the demands of competitiveness, transparency, and performance, it is our duty to transform PAN into a modern, efficient, and sustainable platform, capable of adapting to the evolving supply chains and consistently meeting the most rigorous international standards.
PAN remains fully committed to a philosophy of continuous improvement, centered on innovation, quality standards, making safety a top priority, and above all, actively respecting both the marine and terrestrial environment.
To meet the challenges and win the bets of tomorrow, our development strategies, built on relevant and dynamic frameworks, rely above all on the professionalism of our teams and the continued trust of our technical and financial partners, to whom we express our sincere thanks and deep gratitude.
Our website, designed as part of a commitment to modernizing and digitizing our services, is a reliable and interactive space that gives our partners, users, and visitors access to all essential data, offered services, and various information...
I warmly invite you, dear internet users, partners, and visitors, to browse it as frequently as possible and to leave behind, through your visits and interactions, useful reactions and relevant contributions.
The Nouadhibou Autonomous Port (PAN) is located in a naturally protected bay. It is the pivot for all fishing activities and the engine of development for Nouadhibou.
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Gateway for the country's economic capital.
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Service center for transport, industry, and international trade.
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Strategic bridge for the national fishing industry.
Geographical Situation
Located at 20°54 N and 17°03 W, the port benefits from an exceptional natural shelter against Atlantic swells, at the crossroads of major maritime routes.
Site Evolution
From a modest fishing quay, the site has become an integrated industrial and commercial complex with processing plants, cold rooms, storage areas, and modern management systems.
Equipment & Security
Guidage system in the access channel and land lighthouses
Full lighting of quays and port perimeter
Video surveillance (CCTV) at entrances and inside the port
Vessel monitoring system by AIS
Water and fuel refueling points on fishing quays
History & Milestones
Development of fishing infrastructure. Extension of facilities to support the fishing industry.
Development of fishing infrastructure. Extension of facilities to support the fishing industry.
Port extension with new RO-RO platforms. Major infrastructure modernization to accommodate more vessels.
Modernization and digitalization in progress. Digital transformation and port operations optimization project.
The Port
Photographie originale des premières installations portuaires
Socio-Economic Integration
The Autonomous Port of Nouadhibou is an engine of regional and national development.
