AD Ports Group, a global provider of integrated trade, industrial and logistics services, has signed Heads of Terms with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Opening Up, together with the National Transport Office, ONATRA SA, to explore the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Heads of Terms were signed at the Presidential Court in Abu Dhabi by H.E. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group.
The preliminary agreement outlines a cooperative framework between AD Ports Group and ONATRA SA to assess the development and operation of the multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port. The initiative aims to improve port efficiency and capacity, support increasing trade volumes, and enable smoother import and export flows in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said the agreement represents a step toward strengthening Matadi Port as one of the country’s key maritime gateways. He highlighted the Democratic Republic of Congo’s strategic position in Africa, bordered by nine countries, and its role as a regional trade hub. He added that the partnership supports improved access to global markets and contributes to long-term economic development across the continent.
AD Ports Group continues to expand its presence across Africa, with port, logistics and maritime operations in Egypt, Tanzania, Angola and the Republic of the Congo, supporting regional trade connectivity and long term economic growth.
source: maritimafrica.com
