Unlocking port potential. Empowering growth.

Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest‑growing economies and sits at the crossroads of global trade. From resource exports to rising manufacturing and consumer markets, the continent’s trade potential continues to expand. Yet many key trade corridors still face congestion, fragmented processes and a history of under‑investment. These factors drive up the cost of trade and limit competitiveness.

Transparent public‑private partnerships provide governments with a proven means to upgrade ports and inland corridors, connect them into integrated systems and unlock sustained trade growth potential.

Compete with end-to-end corridor performance

As a preferred strategic partner for governments, APM Terminals – part of A.P. Moller‑Maersk – invests in and operates future‑ready terminals that list standards of safety and productivity while delivering predictable port performance.

This port performance is extended beyond the gate, integrating ocean and inland logistics networks. Supported by end‑to‑end digital visibility. Importers and exporters benefit from more reliable flows and lower costs, while countries are supported in transforming logistics bottlenecks into sustained trade growth and stronger investment confidence.

Resilience through future‑ready, predictable ports

Predictability is also one of the most effective drivers of decarbonisation. Reducing waiting times at sea, alongside berth and at the gate lowers both operating costs and emissions, eliminating inefficiency across the port call.

Smart planning and data‑driven operations help terminals perform consistently today, while preparing for tighter environmental regulation tomorrow. Shared performance standards and transparent operations strengthen supply‑chain resilience, enabling ports and cargo flows to remain reliable when unforeseen challenges arise.

Communities grow alongside ports

Trade growth matters most when it creates opportunity close to home. Investment in skills, safety and local supplier networks supports stronger local businesses, builds leadership pipelines and opens the door to long‑term careers. Over time, port‑led development becomes a source of shared prosperity for surrounding communities and the wider economy.

Specialised logistics networks, including cold‑chain solutions, extend this impact by helping national industries move higher‑value goods into global markets with greater reliability. Together, these capabilities support better jobs, more resilient local economies and investment outcomes that endure.

From compliance cost to competitive edge – Africa’s green transport moment

Join the discussion at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali as leaders from across the transport and logistics ecosystem examine what it will take for African ports and trade corridors to stay competitive as decarbonisation accelerates.

In this session, Igor van den Essen, Chief Executive Africa & Europe at APM Terminals, will share perspectives on day‑to‑day performance, power reliability and investable frameworks – and how these factors can shape corridors that deliver certainty for customers and confidence for investors as global transport transitions gather pace.