AD and CMMA CGM to develop New Terminal in Pointe-Noire
AD Ports and CMA CGM have partnered to develop, manage and operate the New East Mole multipurpose terminal in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo. AD Ports holds the majority stake in the joint venture and received a 30-year extendable concession in June 2023. The terminal’s purpose is to handle containers, general cargo, and more. A $220 million investment is planned for Phase 1, which includes building a 400-meter quay and a logistics area.
This move builds on their prior collaborations, including the Khalifa Port expansion launched in December 2024. The companies stated: “With this new agreement, AD Ports Group and the CMA CGM Group are further cementing their partnership after the inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port last December, a AED 3.1 billion (USD 845 million) container terminal that will eventually expand Khalifa Port’s container capacity of 7.8 million Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in 2024 by 33% or 2.6 million TEUs.”
Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, regional CEO of AD Ports Group, further stated that they “believe this partnership will position the Republic of Congo at the centre of maritime trade, in line with projections for annual growth of 3% to 5% in container volumes forecast for the country over the medium term”.
Lastly, the terminal is set to be equipped with advanced equipment, including four Super Post-Panamax (STS) cranes and 12 RTGs, all being 100% electric. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2027.
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Sources
World Cargo News | Splash 247 | DredgingToday.com | Safety4Sea
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