UPCOMING EVENT
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is hosting the Côte d'Ivoire Port Logistics Reverse Trade Mission to the U.S. to introduce high-level port decision-makers with the leading edge U.S. port technologies, services and best practices to support port logistics in modernization. The visit aims to bring U.S. and Ivorian stakeholders together to support the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)$525 million compact with Côte d’Ivoire enabling port modernization.
The visit includes meetings in Washington, DC, Norfolk, VA and New York, NY Areas and other cities with U.S. government agencies, port officials, financing organizations, industry associations, and U.S. technology and equipment providers. Site visits are planned at several ports and container terminals.
Business Opportunities Include:
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Port logistics technologies
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Truck reservation systems and hardware
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Physical security systems
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Freight brokerage
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Terminal/cargo management systems
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Cargo handling equipment
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PPP opportunities
For More Information
To learn more about how your company can participate in this excellent business development opportunity, contact:
Pamela Peseux, Tuatara Group
Tel: 301.335.1725 or 703.870.7164
Opportunities in Cote d'Ivoire's
Port Sector
Business Briefing - June 23, 2022
USTDA is hosting a Business Briefing for U.S. companies on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 9:00 AM at USTDA's Business Center in Arlington, VA.
Attending U.S. companies will learn about upcoming port projects opportunities, the MCC compact supporting the sector and have the opportunity to meet with the participating decision-makers.
BUSINESS BRIEFING
Opportunities in Côte d'Ivoire's Port Sector
As part of the USTDA is hosting a business briefing for U.S. companies on June 23, 2022 at 9:00 AM at USTDA's Business Center in Arlington, VA. Attendees will learn about upcoming project opportunities and have the opportunity to meet briefly one-on-one with the delegates.
Agenda - June 23, 2022
9:00 Registration
9:30 Welcome and Introductions
10:00 Port Overview, Opportunities and Outlook
Delegate Port Stakeholders
11:00 Networking Break
11:15 Port Overview, Opportunities and Outlook
Delegate Port Stakeholders
12:15 Networking Lunch
1:00 One-on-one Meetings
3:30 Close
Attend the Business Briefing to:
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Learn about upcoming project opportunities
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Gain market intelligence
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Form new business partnerships
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Meet one-on-one with key decision-makers
REGISTRATION
Business Briefing:
Opportunities in Côte d'Ivoire's Port Sector
USTDA Business Center
1101 Wilson Blvd, Suite. 1100, Arlington, VA
Thursday - June 23, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Advanced registration is required.
Registration includes a networking luncheon, the Business Briefing handbook, and an opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with the delegation.
Register Here.
Registration to this event is limited to U.S. individuals, U.S. firms, or U.S. consultants as defined by USTDA’s Nationality Source and Origin Requirements available on USTDA’s website at www.ustda.gov.
BACKGROUND
Côte d’Ivoire’s two main ports -- The Port of Abidjan and the Port of San Pedro -- serve as economic drivers and important regional hubs for the landlocked countries of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali. However, the current port operational inefficiencies ranging from port congestion to poor road infrastructure and trucking logistics are hindering future growth and competitiveness, potentially slowing down the country’s economic growth and development momentum.
Côte d’Ivoire is working to update its infrastructure to maintain a competitive position in West Africa. The important Vridi Canal which connects the Port of Abidjan to the Atlantic Ocean was recently expanded and deepened to allow for larger ships. Work is also underway on a second container terminal to increase the port’s cargo capacity and host larger, new-generation ships.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) signed a $525 million compact with Côte d’Ivoire which focuses on expanding and modernizing its ports and transportation infrastructure with a focus on port logistics; pre-gate truck parking, including controlled port access; freight brokerage; and barging from maritime to inland ports.
This USTDA-funded program will help U.S. companies learn about the potential opportunities and engage with the key decision-makers.
DELEGATION
Amadou Kone
Minister
Ministry of Transport
Aya Odette Kouakou Epse Coulibaly
Technical Advisor to the Minister of Transport,
Ministry of Transport
Yao Emmanuel Desire Coffi
Director of Maritime Operations, Security, and Environment
Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA)
Hien Sie
Managing Director
Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA)
Kouadio Andre N'Doli
Director of Engineering and Project Management
Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA)
Aminata Fofana
Communications Assistant
Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA)
Sidibe Issoufou
Managing Director
Office of Ivoirian Shippers
Siele Silue
Conseiller Spécial du Premier Ministre, Chargé des Infrastructures, des Transports et du Tourisme
Office of the Prime Minister
Abdoulaye Toure
Secretary General
Observatoire de la fluidité du Traffic Routier
Florence Rajan
Managing Director
Millennium Challenge Account Cote d'Ivoire
Obin Tchetche
Private Sector Director
Millennium Challenge Account Cote d'Ivoire
Attoh Canice-Evrard Yao
General Counsel
Millennium Challenge Account Cote d'Ivoire
Mamadou Moustapha M'Baye
Executive Director of the Abidjan Transport Project
Millennium Challenge Account Cote d'Ivoire
Diaby Brahima
Secretary General in charge of heavy goods vehicles
Haut Conseil Patronal des Entreprises de Transport Routier de CI (HCPETR-CI)
Laurent Thorrance
Transaction Advisor TPLC
Axelcium SARL
ABOUT USTDA
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
U.S. Trade & Development Agency
1101 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: +1-703-875-4357
