In a context of strong tensions on international supply chains and accelerating intra-African trade, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) announces the opening of a new multimodal corridor linking Abidjan to Bamako via Bobo-Dioulasso, combining rail and road transport.

This corridor is part of a broader effort to strengthen connectivity between Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mali by facilitating the movement of goods and supporting the development of regional trade. This new corridor offers Malian operators a smoother, faster, and more competitive logistics solution.

An innovative solution serving logistics performance

Developed by AGL teams in Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mali, this new corridor is based on rail transport between Abidjan and Bobo-Dioulasso, followed by road transport to Bamako.

This system streamlines operations through transit via the dry port of Bobo-Dioulasso, where goods are quickly handled before their final delivery. A secure escort system is implemented up to the Malian border to ensure the integrity and traceability of goods throughout the journey.

Designed to meet the needs of industrial players and economic operators facing strict time constraints, this solution adapts to a wide variety of goods and addresses the operational requirements of multiple sectors. Already successfully tested with a first industrial client, the system is intended to be scaled up.

 

Effective support from customs authorities in the three countries

This project was made possible thanks to exemplary coordination between the customs authorities of Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mali. This cooperation enhances the traceability of goods, secures flows, and contributes to smoother regional trade. It also helps better support economic operators by simplifying certain procedures.

By relying on an integrated ecosystem, including Sitarail and Malian and Burkinabé transport operators, this solution also contributes to the development of local economies while strengthening Mali’s export capacity.

 

We are fully satisfied with the transit times met by AGL Mali. The speed and reliability of deliveries have greatly contributed to the efficiency of our logistics chain. We particularly appreciate the consistency and professionalism of the team throughout the process.

Dino BalestraChairman and CEO of Comafruit

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This new corridor represents a major step forward in securing and streamlining supplies to Mali. It demonstrates our ability to structure, together with all stakeholders, concrete, reliable, and competitive solutions in a challenging logistics environment—solutions adapted to local realities, serving businesses and the country’s economic development.

Salif OuattaraManaging Director of AGL Mali

 

AGL now aims to continue developing this offering, with a gradual increase in volumes and a target capacity of 20 containers per month, in order to meet growing demand for reliable and secure logistics solutions in West Africa.

This initiative also reflects AGL’s commitment to facilitating intra-African trade—an essential driver of the continent’s economic development. It contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of regional logistics corridors and supports the localization and development of industries in Africa, thus providing economic players with solutions tailored to their needs.

About Africa Global Logistics 

AGL is the trusted logistics operator in Africa, offering logistics, port, maritime and rail solutions. With more than 23,000 employees in 51 countries, AGL draws on its developed expertise to provide tailor-made and innovative services to its African and international clients. Sensitivity: Internal AGL's ambition is to make a lasting contribution to Africa's transformation. AGL is also present in Haiti, East Timor,Indonesia and Dubaï.

 

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LAURE NGOMBI

Medias and external communication manage - AGL

laure.ngombi@aglgroup.com