APA-Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe) On December 20, 2023, Africa Global Logistics, the benchmark logistics operator in Africa announced the signing of a management contract for the Port of Sao Tome, opening up new economic prospects for the country.
The announcement was made in the presence of Adelino Fernandes Rosa Cardoso, Minister of Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Environment of Sao Tomé & Principe, and Hamilton Afonso Fernandes de Sousa, Managing Director of the port authority ENAPORT.
AGL was selected following a tender process to take over operations at the Port of Sao Tomé’s container terminal. This partnership between AGL and the government of São Tomé will improve the port’s efficiency and productivity, by implementing modern technological solutions and management practices.
“We are honoured to have been chosen as a partner to operate this port. The signing of this contract confirms our determination to consolidate our service offering in Africa, by providing an integrated, high-quality service that is as close as possible to the expectations of the population. We are confident that our expertise will significantly improve the productivity of the port of Sao Tome and Principe, and support the government’s efforts on behalf of the people of Sao Tome,” said Pierre Avesque, AGL’s Development Director.
With the support of Mediterranean Shipping Company, AGL will carry out cargo handling operations and modernise terminal operations, with a view to fostering local economic growth. With almost 300 meters of quay 5 meters deep in Ana Chaves Bay, the Sao Tome terminal, which serves more than 250,000 people, has a 32,000 m2 storage area and three warehouses.
“The Port of Sao Tome is a gateway to Central Africa on the Atlantic Ocean. Through this management contract, Africa Global Logistics will work closely with local partners to provide tailored logistics solutions that promote the country’s sustainable socio-economic development,” said Olivier De Noray, Managing Director of Ports and Terminals at Africa Global Logistics.
“We are convinced that AGL will be a first-rate strategic partner in strengthening the efficiency and competitiveness of our port. Together, we will meet the operational challenges we face, to offer services that will benefit our economy and local populations,” said Adelino Fernandes Rosa Cardoso, Minister of Infrastructure of Sao Tome and Principe.
This contract, finalizsed with the assistance of the international law firm Lechëne Iniguez & Partners (LI&P), reinforces Africa Global Logistics’ position as a key player in port management in Africa.
AGL is the benchmark multimodal logistics operator in Africa, offering tailor-made, innovative global logistics solutions to its African and international customers.
The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading shipping and logistics company. Thanks to its network of 250 logistics and shipping agencies, 22 port and rail concessions, 66 dry ports and 2 river terminals, AGL benefits from expertise developed over more than a century.
With a team of over 21,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL aims to make a lasting contribution to Africa’s transformation.
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.
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