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The container terminal operator DP World will develop a trade and logistics master plan für Mali to determine the economic potential of the country.

The plan includes a transportation and logistics strategy with electronic customs processes, replicating DP World’s successful mode[ds_preview]l with Dubai Trade at its flagship Jebel Ali Port and Freezone in Dubai. Regional trade in West Africa connects through ports such as DP World Dakar in Senegal to international markets.

»Mali has a long history of trade in gold and agricultural products and though landlocked, has the opportunity to maximise use of its 1,800 km of inland waterways such as the Niger River to connect local farmers and businesses to international markets«, says Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO.

»We have the experience of operating in 40 countries in a wide variety of locations including the management of coastal terminals, inland container depots (ICD’s) and moving cargo on rivers. Our experience in the development of infrastructure and multi-modal transport is proving of value to governments in Africa as they seek to develop the trading capacity of their economies«, he adds.

The flagship of DP World is the port of Jebel Ali in Dubai. The model connects the port, free zone, customs processes and logistics supported by advanced digital systems and technologies. According to the Sultan, Malis president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta welcomed the proposals. Now DP World is looking forward to to strengthen the relationship further.