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Forum Economique de l’Afrique Gagnante

The 26th annual conference of the Forum Economique de l’Afrique Gagnante was held in Paris, organised by the CIMA (International Council of African Managers) to reward the best African companies in their respective fields. At the end of this conference, SGTD, through its CEO Mr. Abdillahi Adaweh Sigad, was awarded the African Excellence Award.

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Discharge of three heavy large breakbulk cargoes 

In a world of constant evolution, the Terminal has to adapt to meet all customer expectations. Today, SGTD teams successfully discharged simultaneously three heavy large breakbulk cargoes from two vessels alongside! This success demonstrates the Terminal’s versatility and ability to handle different types of cargo. It highlights not only the terminal’s commitment to meeting the requirements of its customers, but also its strategic importance in supporting trade and logistics in the region. It demonstrates the terminal’s operational efficiency and adaptability, which are key to attracting diverse customers and maintaining a competitive advantage in the industry.

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The visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia paid his first visit to Djibouti and to the terminal. Accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Djibouti H.E. Mr. Berhanu Tsegaye, the Ambassador of Djibouti to Ethiopia H.E. Mr. Abdi Mahamoud Heybe, the Chairman of the DPFZA Mr.Aboubaker Omar Hadi, the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, His Excellency Mr. Taye Atske-Selassie to the terminal marked a significant moment in the ongoing economic relations between the two nations.
The Doraleh Container Terminal, located along the Horn of Africa coastline, has long been a crucial piece of infrastructure facilitating the flow of goods in and out of Ethiopia, and this visit underscored its continued importance.
During the visit, the Minister and his delegation had the opportunity to witness the terminal’s operations and facilities, which is essential to supporting Ethiopia’s economic growth and connectivity to international markets.

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Delegation of Saudi businessmen

A high-level delegation of prominent Saudi businessmen visited the terminal, accompanied by Aboubaker Omar Hadi, the chairman of the DPFZA. This esteemed group of industry leaders came to tour the state-of-the-art facilities and engage in discussions about potential partnership and growth opportunities.
For the Saudi delegation, this visit represented a chance to witness firsthand the terminal’s impressive scale and capabilities. Through the presentation with the terminal’s management, the businessmen gained valuable insights into the port’s future development plans and investment prospects, leaving with a deeper understanding of how SGTD’s strategic location and world-class infrastructure.
Overall, the delegation’s tour underscored the shared interests linking the Arabian Gulf and the markets of the region.

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