Boskalis has secured a major contract for the development of NEOM, a futuristic city in Saudi Arabia. The company will be responsible for dredging the port area, which will be used as a gateway for the city’s trade and commerce.
Transforming NEOM: Boskalis Secures Major Contract for Port Dredging
NEOM is a $500 billion megacity project that is being developed in Saudi Arabia. The project aims to be a hub for innovation, sustainability, and technology, and will be located on the Red Sea coast in the northwest of the country. It will cover an area of 26,500 square kilometers and will include towns and cities, ports, and industrial zones.
Boskalis, a leading global dredging and marine services provider, has been awarded the contract for the dredging of the port area. The company will be responsible for the design, engineering, and execution of the dredging works, which will involve the removal of around 220 million cubic meters of sand and rock.
The dredging work is crucial for the development of the port, which will be a vital component of the NEOM project. The port will serve as a gateway for the city’s trade and commerce, and will be capable of accommodating the largest container vessels in the world. It will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and will have the capacity to handle millions of tons of cargo per year.
The NEOM project is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the country’s economy and reduce its dependence on oil. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and attract billions of dollars in investment to the region. The development of NEOM is a massive undertaking, and Boskalis’ involvement is a significant step forward for the project. With the dredging work set to commence soon, the project is on track to meet its ambitious goals and transform the region into a hub for innovation, sustainability, and technology.