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Arrival of 10 new RTGs at SGTD

Exciting Update from SGTD Doraleh Terminal! The SGTD Doraleh Container Terminal (East Africa’s leading container Terminal) is pleased to announce the successful reception of 10 brand-new RTGs (rubber-tyred gantry) cranes, which will be commissioned between February and March 20025, representing a major enhancement for the Terminal’s operations! This reaffirms once again our commitment to strengthening and continuing our investments to further increase the Terminal capacity, efficiency, and the quality of our services, delivering reduced turnaround times and increased productivity for our hinterland customers, in terms of delivery times as well as vessels performance and will also provide higher capacity in handling containers.This major investment also reaffirms our commitment to responding to our customers’ growing demands on volume and quality services. The new 10 RTGs are part of wider project of handling capacity increase which includes stacking & delivery yards for Imports/Exports (+20ha), ITVs, RS/ECH etc.). With the Terminal increased capacity, we are now prepared to efficiently handle 2 million TEU, reinforcing Djibouti’s position as a leading regional hub for maritime trade. We sincerely appreciate the continued trust and support of our customers, as we remain fully committed to providing excellent service!

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Annual iftar with clients

On 11th March, SGTD hosted its traditional Ramadan Iftar, bringing together our valued customers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, strategic partners, and representatives from key public authorities.
This special evening provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen longstanding relationships, foster meaningful dialogue, and celebrate the spirit of collaboration that drives our shared success. In the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Ramadan, participants exchanged insights, explored future opportunities, and reaffirmed their commitment to continued partnership.

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Intermodal Africa 2026

SGTD is pleased to participate in the 35th edition of Intermodal Africa, held from 10–12 February 2026 at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski.
Recognized as Africa’s leading annual conference for ports, shipping, and logistics, the event brings together over 400 senior decision-makers to discuss connectivity, investment, and the future of maritime development across the continent.
The conference was officially opened by His Excellency Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, in the presence of Government Ministers and the Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority, underscoring the strategic importance of the sector for Djibouti and the region.
SGTD is honored to engage with key stakeholders and contribute to shaping Africa’s maritime and logistics future.

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Ethiopian Drivers Safety Campaign

On December 10th 2025, SGTD proudly organized a dedicated Safety & Security Campaign for Ethiopian transporters at the prestigious Sheraton Djibouti, bringing together transport operators, logistics partners, and key stakeholders committed to operational excellence.
This important initiative was designed to further strengthen collaboration with our Ethiopian transport community while reinforcing our shared commitment to safety, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. As one of our key strategic partners in regional trade, the engagement of Ethiopian transporters remains essential to ensuring smooth, secure, and reliable terminal operations.

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