Alport Banjul makes strategic move to secure Mali cargo routes

Alport Banjul has intensified its hinterland strategy to help restore fuel supplies, reestablish disrupted supply chains, and open a new logistics corridor between The Gambia and Mali, following the blockade of key routes to Mali’s capital Bamako by armed groups, which triggered a severe fuel crisis across the country.

Strengthening Regional Logistics Connectivity

As part of these efforts, Alport Banjul Acting General Manager Salih Levent Kaçar joined the Gambian delegation led by Gambian Minister of Transport Ebrima Sillah on an official visit to Senegal. The visit focused on strengthening regional logistics connections and reinforcing Bamako-bound cargo traffic through the Port of Banjul.

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Agreement on New Transit Corridors Through Senegal

Meetings hosted by Senegal’s Minister of Transport resulted in a shared understanding on enhancing regional connectivity, particularly following the opening of two new corridors supporting Mali transit through Senegal. These developments are expected to significantly improve cargo movement across the region.

Badiara–Vélingara–Kalifourou Corridor to Boost Mali-Bound Cargo

The Badiara–Vélingara–Kalifourou corridor is expected to play a key role in strengthening cargo routes from the Port of Banjul to Mali, positioning The Gambia as an important gateway for regional trade. Discussions emphasized the need to resolve bottlenecks along the Senegambia logistics corridor, streamline cargo flows, reduce delays, and ensure seamless transit along shared transportation routes.

A New Gateway for Regional Trade

By advancing these regional partnerships and transit solutions, Alport Banjul aims to reinforce the Port of Banjul’s role in West African trade while contributing to supply chain resilience and economic stability in Mali and neighboring countries.