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Explore Maersk’s significant investments in landside infrastructure and expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the Port of Cotonou in Benin. Learn about their key challenges, recent terminal expansions, and ongoing investments to enhance efficiency and boost economic growth, especially in food aid projects. Discover the lessons learned in supply chain planning for improved food security and sustainable development.
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Public Private Partnership DiscussionIFAC, Kansas City April 7, 2009
Maersk’s role in International Food Aid • Core global carrier • Significant US-Flag market share • Not just an ocean business: • Significant investments in US landside infrastructure • Significant investment in foreign landside infrastructure
Maersk Sub-Sahara Presence • First call in Africa in 1910 • First Maersk Line call in 1958 • Significant expansion in 1986 (Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin) • Purchased Safmarine in 1998 • Today, offices in 35 countries, 2,200 employees
$170 million for Port of Cotonou Benin • 8.8 million people • Trade is key driver to future economic growth • 2006 MCC grant of $306M • Benefit 5 million • Lift 250,000 out of poverty
Port of Cotonou Key Challenges: • High congestion • Zoning limitations • Delays in expansion of current facilities • Upgrades and maintenance needed on current facilities
2005-2008 Terminal expansion Off-Dock facilities 2 mobile harbor cranes $28 million Port of Cotonou – Maersk Investments
MCC Project Project starts now (March 2009) Double berths to 4000’ Extend breakwater 1000’ Landside improvements Zoning Lighting Safety/Security $210 million Port of Cotonou - Expansion Project
Speed is relative; patience is required. Relationships at all points of contact are helpful and necessary. Efficient Landside Facilities Supply Chain Planning Lessons Learned Food Security • Thank You.