The Dr. Jules Sedney Port in Paramaribo is expanding its infrastructure as Suriname prepares for a new phase of offshore activity. On September 9, 2026, N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname launched construction of a 140-metre quay designed to increase operational capacity and support growing maritime and logistics demand linked to the country’s offshore oil and gas sector.
A new 140-metre quay for Paramaribo
The Dr. Jules Sedney Port in Paramaribo, Suriname, reached a new stage in its development on September 9, 2026, when the first pile was driven for a new 140-metre quay. The construction contract was signed on July 24, 2026, before preparatory works cleared the way for piling operations to begin.
The new quay at the Dr. Jules Sedney Port will have a load-bearing capacity of 20 tonnes per square metre and is expected to be completed within twelve months. Haukes Construction N.V. has been awarded the construction contract, while Hakrinbank N.V. is financing the project. N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname says the investment will increase the port’s operational capacity and respond to rising maritime and logistics requirements.
N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname directly connects the investment to what it describes as the “growing demand for high-quality port and logistics facilities” associated with the development of Suriname’s offshore oil and gas industry. The 140-metre extension therefore comes as Paramaribo begins to handle increasingly specialised cargo and support operations linked to offshore projects.
Offshore cargo is already reaching the Dr. Jules Sedney Port
The offshore transition at the Dr. Jules Sedney Port is already visible in cargo movements. In late March 2026, the first subsea equipment for the GranMorgu development arrived at the port in Paramaribo, including components of a Long BaseLine positioning system used to support accurate subsea installation work. N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname announced the arrival on April 20, 2026, as GranMorgu moved from preparation towards offshore execution.
The Dr. Jules Sedney Port has also begun allocating space to the offshore supply chain. In June 2026, N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname reported that offshore equipment was being received, handled and stored on a dedicated area in the northern section of the port as demand for shore-based logistics services increased.
Medserv is supporting offshore operations from the Port of Paramaribo as a shorebase operator. According to N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname, Medserv’s activities include the logistics handling, storage and distribution of equipment required for offshore operations, reinforcing the port’s role beyond conventional cargo handling.
GranMorgu raises the scale of Suriname’s logistics requirements
The GranMorgu development provides the main backdrop to the current expansion of offshore logistics in Paramaribo. Located approximately 150 kilometres off the Surinamese coast, the deepwater development covers the Sapakara and Krabdagu fields and contains nearly 760 million barrels of recoverable resources, according to TotalEnergies.
GranMorgu represents an investment of approximately USD 10.5 billion, while its floating production, storage and offloading unit is designed for a production capacity of 220,000 barrels per day. TotalEnergies remains the operator with a 40% interest, alongside APA Corporation with 40% and Staatsolie with 20%. Production is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Staatsolie reported that the GranMorgu development was approximately 28% complete at the end of 2025, while the FPSO had reached around 50% completion. Staatsolie continues to target first oil during the first half of 2028, giving Suriname’s ports and logistics providers a limited window to scale up the infrastructure and services required during the construction and operational phases.
Paramaribo is expected to occupy a central place in that supply chain. TotalEnergies identifies the Surinamese capital as the principal hub for administrative activities, operational support and logistics related to GranMorgu, giving port infrastructure in Paramaribo a direct role in one of the largest industrial developments ever undertaken in Suriname.
From commercial gateway to offshore logistics platform
The expansion of the Dr. Jules Sedney Port illustrates a broader shift in the function of Suriname’s port infrastructure. Paramaribo remains a gateway for conventional maritime trade, but offshore development is creating additional requirements for heavy cargo handling, storage areas, marine services and specialised logistics capabilities.
N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname is responding by combining quay expansion with the development of shore-based support capacity. The new 140-metre quay does not represent an infrastructure project dedicated exclusively to GranMorgu, but its timing and technical characteristics reflect the wider growth in maritime activity expected from Suriname’s offshore sector.
The Dr. Jules Sedney Port is also undergoing a parallel digital transformation. Suriname began implementing a National Port Community System in late 2025, with the Dr. Jules Sedney Port forming part of the first implementation phase. A project steering committee involving port management, government authorities, customs and other maritime stakeholders was formally installed in February 2026.
The combination of additional quay capacity, offshore storage, shorebase services and digital coordination could strengthen Paramaribo’s ability to capture a larger share of the value generated onshore by Suriname’s emerging offshore industry. The longer-term challenge for the Dr. Jules Sedney Port will be to turn the current investment cycle into sustainable maritime and logistics activity that extends beyond the construction phase of GranMorgu.
Sources: N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname
Where is the Dr. Jules Sedney Port located?
The Dr. Jules Sedney Port is located in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, on the northern coast of South America.
How large is the new quay at the Dr. Jules Sedney Port?
N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname is building a 140-metre quay with a load-bearing capacity of 20 tonnes per square metre.
When should the new quay be completed?
N.V. Havenbeheer Suriname said on September 9, 2026 that construction was expected to be completed within twelve months.
Why is the Dr. Jules Sedney Port being expanded?
The investment is intended to increase operational capacity and respond to growing maritime and logistics demand, including activity associated with Suriname’s developing offshore oil and gas sector.
When is GranMorgu expected to begin production?
The GranMorgu offshore project is scheduled to begin oil production in 2028, with Staatsolie targeting the first half of the year.
