BENIN TERMINAL CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN ITS EQUIPMENT AT THE PORT OF COTONOU AND ACQUIRES A NEW QUAY GANTRY CRANE
Benin Terminal, a subsidiary of AGL (Africa Global Logistics), continues its investments to modernize the Port of Cotonou and announces the acquisition of a new latest-generation quay gantry, manufactured by ZPMC (Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.) for a total amount of 7.2 billion CFA francs (11 million euros). This modern gantry crane, more imposing and efficient than those in operation until now, will speed up the loading and unloading of container ships that call daily at the Port of Cotonou.
With this investment, the company is significantly strengthening its operational capabilities, while meeting the growing needs of hinterland countries such as Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria. In addition, this new acquisition is part of a vast modernization program of the port which plans to install three more gantries by 2026, thus strengthening Benin’s position as a key crossroads for trade in West Africa.
In addition to its operational advantages, this gantry is a concrete expression of Benin Terminal’s environmental commitment through its Green Terminal label, for the gradual reduction of its environmental footprint. This improvement is also in line with the company’s long-term vision, where technological innovation and sustainability come together to support the country’s economic development.
«With this new equipment, we are strengthening our ability to support regional economic growth by offering ever more efficient logistics solutions. Every investment we make in the Port of Cotonou is one step closer to a faster, more reliable and more environmentally friendly port service, in line with our commitments to a sustainable future in Africa. » Fabrice TURE I Managing Director of Benin Terminal
To date, more than €216 million has been invested in the port, confirming Benin Terminal’s desire to become a leading logistics player in the service of African trade and sustainable growth.
ABOUT Benin Terminal
Thanks to 142 billion CFA francs (216 million euros) invested since 2013 by Benin Terminal, the container terminal of the port of Cotonou has become a regional logistics hub for growth for Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Nigeria. A major player in the country’s logistics chain, Benin Terminal employs 481 Beninese and is developing a subcontracting policy that generates a thousand indirect jobs. Benin Terminal also carries out actions for the populations in partnership with NGOs, for example support for the schooling of young people affected by HIV, support for youth empowerment and awareness raising on environmental preservation.
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Press contact:
Francis VIKOU, Communication & Sustainable Development Manager – AGL in Benin
francis.vikou@benin-terminal.com – +229 96 39 53 52
