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32OPERAÇÕES PORTUÁRIASPORT OPERATIONSwill double in storage capacity to 60,000 tons following implementation of phase 2 of the project.The most important project however is the construction of 600m of additional multipurpose quays and accompanying infrastructure. The engineering design of this complex project – involving millions of cubic metres of land reclamation and construction of more than 1,000 foundation piles going up to 45m into the ground on the banks of the fast flowing Pungue and Buzi river estuary – started in 2014 and is expected to be completed in mid-2015 after which an international tender for construction will be launched, with a target completion time of two years.Mr. Guila stresses that improvement is not just about having the right tools and infrastructure. “The effectiveness of all projects requires a skilled and motivated workforce. CdM has created internal training capabilities, ensuring all operational staff receives training and refresher courses, whenever needed.“Our training packages include both operational and safety-related subjects – and lead to a fully certified workforce ensuring the highest quality of service possible.”PERFIL E DIRECTÓRIA DO PORTO DA BEIRA 2015 | 2016