Logistics, Transport & Ports
Mauritania’s Atlantic ports and transport corridors connect production areas with domestic, regional, and international markets, creating opportunities across port services, freight transport, logistics infrastructure, and trade-related services.
Logistics, Transport & Ports Opportunities
Investment opportunities are linked to the movement, handling, storage, and distribution of goods across Mauritania’s ports, production areas, and commercial markets, with demand spanning maritime services, inland freight, and logistics infrastructure.
Port Services
Opportunities span cargo handling, terminal and maritime services, storage, equipment support, and other port-related activities serving Mauritania’s import, export, and industrial supply chains.
Freight Transport
Opportunities include road haulage, cargo distribution, fleet and transport services, and supporting solutions connecting ports with production areas, commercial centers, and domestic and regional markets.
Logistics Infrastructure
Investment areas include warehousing, cold-chain facilities, distribution centers, and related logistics infrastructure supporting storage, consolidation, and movement of goods across domestic and export supply chains.
Selected Logistics, Transport & Ports Projects
The selected projects below cover port-terminal development, commercial-quay rehabilitation, and supporting road and utility connections.
Nouakchott Container Terminal
The new container and hydrocarbon terminal at the Port of Nouakchott entered operation in 2022, adding modern deep-water infrastructure and expanded container-handling capacity to the country’s principal commercial port.
N'diago Port & Road Connectivity
Development around the multipurpose Port of N’Diago includes road and utility connections intended to improve access to the port and support its integration with surrounding economic activities and national transport networks.
Nouadhibou Commercial Quay Rehabilitation
Ongoing rehabilitation of the commercial quay at the Port of Nouadhibou is upgrading port infrastructure and operational capacity to improve cargo handling and services for commercial vessels.
Selected Logistics and Shipping Operators
The selected operators provide maritime shipping, freight forwarding, warehousing, transport, and related logistics services in Mauritania.
Maersk
Denmark
Global shipping and logistics company with offices in Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, providing maritime freight services and connecting Mauritania with international shipping networks.
MSC
Switzerland
Global container shipping company serving Mauritania through Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, connecting the country with international maritime trade routes.
Africa Global Logistics (AGL)
France
Multimodal logistics operator active in Mauritania, providing freight forwarding, maritime agency, warehousing, transport, and supply-chain services.
GPIS Support for Logistics, Transport & Ports Investors
GPIS supports investors in assessing logistics, transport, and port-related opportunities in Mauritania, understanding local requirements, identifying relevant stakeholders, and coordinating practical next steps.
References
1 — Port Autonome de Nouakchott (PANPA) — Official Port Information
2 — Port Autonome de Nouadhibou (PAN) — Official Port Information
3 — Maersk — Mauritania local information
4 — MSC — Mauritania local information
5 — Africa Global Logistics (AGL) — Mauritania
6 — Port de N'Diago — Official Port Information
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