The terminal welcomed the first export refrigerated container carrying fruit (avocados) from Ethiopia. Our team was accompanied by members of DPFZA and Intermodal Shipping. This reefer container marked a turning point in the transport of fresh goods, as our CEO Mr. Abdillahi Adaweh Sigad pointed out in his interview.
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.
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.
On May 16, 2024, we had the privilege of hosting the President of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Mr. Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur, alongside his delegation led by his Djiboutian counterpart, His Excellency Mr. Dileita Mohamed Dileita. The management team of SGTD welcomed the delegation by offering comprehensive insights into the operations including our state-of-the-art facilities and efficient management systems and was followed by a guided tour of the quay and train station.
