AD Ports Group has awarded three major contracts worth approximately AED 735 million (USD 200 million) for the expansion of the Noatum Ports Pointe-Noire Terminal in the Republic of the Congo. The project is being developed through a joint venture with CMA CGM Group, following an agreement signed in February 2025.
The terminal is being developed under a 30-year concession agreement with the Government of the Republic of the Congo, with an option to extend for another 20 years. Mohamed Eidha AlMenhali, CEO of AD Ports Group, emphasized that the project will strengthen regional trade connectivity, support economic diversification, and create long-term value for the Republic of the Congo.
Construction is expected to take approximately two years. The project has the potential to create up to 9,000 direct and indirect jobs. The crane package includes Super Post-Panamax STS cranes and hybrid RTG (Rubber Tyred Gantry) cranes.
The hybrid RTG cranes are expected to reduce diesel consumption by up to 60%, saving around 1 million litres of fuel annually and cutting approximately 5,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. The terminal will expand container handling capacity in Central Africa and serve as a hub for CMA CGM's African routes.
AD Ports Group, a UAE-based global port operator, continues to expand its presence across Africa. The Republic of the Congo, with its strategic location on the Atlantic coast, is emerging as a key node in Central African trade corridors.
Key Takeaways:
1. AD Ports Group awarded three contracts worth $200 million for Pointe-Noire Terminal expansion in Republic of the Congo.
2. Project is being developed through joint venture with CMA CGM under 30-year concession agreement.
3. Terminal construction will take two years and create up to 9,000 jobs.
4. Hybrid RTG cranes will reduce diesel consumption by 60%, saving 5,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
5. Facility will operate as CMA CGM's hub terminal for Central African container shipping.
