Talks follow the signing of the Head of Terms for new multipurpose Terminal in Pointe Noire Port
AD Ports Group Managing Director and CEO, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, recently met with the President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso in Congo-Brazzaville yesterday to discuss future cooperation on the development of the ‘New Mole Port’.
This visit follows the signing of a Head of Terms (HoT) agreement between AD Ports Group and the Ministry of International Cooperation and Promotion of Public-Private Partnership of the Republic of Congo in Abu Dhabi for a new multipurpose terminal in Pointe-Noire.
Under the agreement, AD Ports Group has the exclusive right to invest in the development, operation, and management of the ‘New Mole Port’, which will handle containers, general cargo, break-bulk and other types of cargo.
Additionally, the Group will provide the new facility with digital services and technology solutions to enhance its efficiency, including design, implementation, and operation of a single window, software development, digital architecture, business analytics, digital operations support and digital transformation.
“Our company is committed to working with the Government and the people of Congo to ensure the success of this project,” remarked Capt. Al Shamisi.
Pointe Noire is the main commercial centre of the Republic of the Congo, and its port plays a key role in the economy and development of the nation and wider region.