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Forum Africain des Ports 2020!

We had the pleasure to be one of the sponsors of the FAP 2020 which took place on November 09th and 10th 2020 at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski. The forum brought together more than 200 participants at the Kempinski and nearly 600 participants who were able to follow the meeting virtually. This forum aimed to strengthen the dialogue and exchange between the different African port actors. This meeting was part of a process that aimed to share on the stakes and the need to strengthen partnerships between African ports in order to better serve at national, regional and international level. Moreover, the FAP 2020 allowed exchange on the role of the ports in the economic revival strategies of the countries and on the creation of jobs in this sector. This forum was a platform to discuss the impact of port development on the hinterland, the best approaches to improve competitiveness as well as the crucial issue of digitalisation.

An Innovation Session on the topic of “Terminal lighting supervision strategy” presented by the Terminal team headed by Mr. Zakaryah Abdi Diraneh, Mohamed Daher Abdi and Abdourahman Souleiman Houssein was a great success. Congratulations to the whole team who participated in the making of this event! 

Following the terminal’s participation as an official sponsor of the FAP 2020, we were pleased to welcome the delegation of the FAP 2020 scientific panel for a visit of our facilities. 

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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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Visit of the President of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia

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.

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