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What is the busiest container terminal in Africa?

The Suez Canal Container Terminal is the busiest in Africa, with the largest number of super post-Panamax, ship-to-shore equipment in Africa. The terminal is also linked to a rail line. Sokhna Port also has post-Panamax equipment.

Why should Africa ports embrace the energy transition?

The energy transition is a major challenge, but it also presents a number of opportunities for Africa ports. By embracing the energy transition, African ports can create jobs, reduce emissions and improve their competitiveness.

Why is the greening of Ports & Shipping important?

Aware of the stakes involved in access to energy and a just energy transition, policy makers in the field of transport have decided to make the Greening of Ports & Shipping as well as a digitalized, efficient and competitive maritime industry in Africa an important continental agenda.

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