AD Ports Group has signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Opening Up, and the National Transport Office (ONATRA SA) to develop and operate a multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port in Congo.
The Heads of Terms were signed at the Presidential Court in Abu Dhabi by Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications of Congo, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group.
The preliminary agreement establishes a strategic partnership between AD Ports Group and ONATRA SA to jointly explore the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port.
The collaboration is designed to enhance the Matadi Port’s operational efficiency, expand its cargo-handling capacity, support the Democratic Republic of Congo’s rising trade volumes, and facilitate more streamlined and efficient import and export operations, strengthening the country’s position as a key hub for regional and international trade.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi MD and CEO – AD Ports Group
“We are pleased to sign this preliminary agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Opening Up, and ONATRA SA to explore the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal in Matadi Port, one of the country’s most vital maritime gateways. The Democratic Republic of Congo is a strategic nation in Africa, bordered by nine countries and serving as a natural hub for regional trade and connectivity. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to enhancing the country’s access to global markets and supporting long term economic development initiatives in Africa, in line with the vision of our wise leadership.”
AD Ports Group has been expanding across Africa, with ports, logistics, and maritime investments in Egypt, Tanzania, Angola, and the Republic of the Congo, boosting regional trade and long-term economic growth.
