Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has announced that its total investment in Pointe-Noire Port will approach €1 billion by 2027.
The company, through its subsidiary Congo Terminal, has upgraded the port’s infrastructure, modernized equipment and trained local teams. As a result, container volumes increased from 200,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units in 2009 to over 1 million annually since 2022.
To support growing trade volumes and strengthen the port’s strategic role, AGL is developing a new terminal named East Mole. Scheduled to come online in 2027, the terminal will feature a 750-meter quay with a 17-meter draft, enabling it to handle large ships. The expansion aims to increase shipping connectivity, reduce costs and accommodate more frequent vessel calls.
AGL is also investing in road, rail and river transport to enhance multimodal logistics solutions in the Republic of Congo and the wider region. AGL currently operates three subsidiaries in Congo, employing nearly 1,600 people. The East Mole project is expected to create 900 permanent jobs, contributing to local economic development and regional integration.
“Massifying volumes will lead to better connectivity, more frequent stops and lower costs. Our group is investing in road, rail and river transport” said Philippe Labonne, President, AGL.