LafargeHolcim to provide solutions for two port projects

LafargeHolcim will provide industrial solutions for two port projects in Ecuador and Morocco, according to SeeNews. Due to complete in 2020, LafargeHolcim Maroc will supply cement for the Nador West Med, an integrated port project. This includes precasting caissons, breakwaters and quay construction using cement suited to a marine environment. 

In Ecuador, the company’s local subsidiary has been contracted by CHEC to assist during the first phase of construction of the multi-purpose, deep-water port in Posorja. Holcim Ecuador will contribute a bespoke cement solution for the piles and precast quays.

"Today our clients can rely on our port specialists and our technical laboratories to identify the right cement for each application. This gives us the ability to deliver tailored solutions and create durable and sustainable port infrastructure, serving our partners worldwide," said Nicolas Swetchine, group head of Infrastructure Markets and International Key Account Management, LafargeHolcim.