Benin Terminal strengthens its equipment at the port of Cotonou with the acquisition of new machines
Benin Terminal, a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and operator of the Port of Cotonou container terminal, continues to invest in operational excellence with the recent delivery of five port tractors and a new 16-ton forklift truck on the south quay of the port.
Worth 630 million CFA francs (about 957,000 euros), this investment strengthens the terminal’s handling capacity. The port tractors, designed to move loads of up to 75 tons, are equipped with ergonomic and air-conditioned cabins to ensure comfort and safety for their operators. The forklift, on the other hand, will allow up to six empty containers to be stacked, thus optimising space and increasing the volumes handled at the terminal.
«This investment is part of our modernization program aimed at strengthening the capacities of the Port of Cotonou, while pursuing our quest for operational excellence in the service of our customers. We are also committed to reducing our environmental footprint, in line with the Green Terminal label obtained by the company» Fabrice TURE, Managing Director of Benin Terminal
This new low-carbon footprint equipment will improve the performance of the terminal and directly benefit all players in the supply chain, whether importers, exporters or partners.
With these acquisitions, Benin Terminal now increases its fleet to 45 port tractors and five 16-ton forklifts, confirming its key role in facilitating regional and international trade.
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
