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On March 10th and 14th, SGTD Doraleh Terminal welcomed in a week 2 of the largest and latest generation ships in the world, the CMA CGM MONTMARTRE and the CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE. For this premiere at SGTD, many officials were present to welcome the ships, including the Chairman of DPFZA, Mr. Aboubaker OMAR HADI, the CEO of SGTD, Mr. Abdillahi ADAWEH SIGAD as well as all the management of the terminal and harbor master, Mr. Mohamed MOUSSA ABAR. The CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE and the CMA CGM MONTMARTRE are among the largest and latest generation ships in the world, with a capacity of more than 23,000 TEU,  400m long with a draft of 15m and run on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). These ships are at the forefront of innovation and mark the CMA CGM Group's commitment to the energy transition of maritime transport. LNG is now the best industrial tool for preserving air quality and also provides a first response in the fight against global warming. We are proud to be the only port in the region able to accommodate the latest generation ships. We have also launched the purchase of four (4) high-capacity gantry cranes (ULCV) to operate such vessels and which we will receive shortly, as well as the expansion of the container yard which will be operational at the end of June 2022. These development projects will position SGTD Doraleh Terminal to be a regional hub and thus receive more international volumes in our terminal.

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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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