Conakry Port expands rapidly under Turkish management as Albayrak Group launches traffic-relief measures

Conakry Port Expands Rapidly Under Turkish ManagementAlbayrak Group Launches Traffic-Relief Measures

As Guinea records some of the fastest growth rates in Africa under the Simandou 2040 program, maritime activity at Conakry Port has surged. Since January 2025, the number of arriving vessels has risen by 35%. With this sharp increase in traffic comes a greater need for operational capacity, prompting Albayrak Group to introduce swift, targeted measures at Alport Conakry to regulate cargo and vessel flow and improve service quality.

A Port Transformed Since 2019

Since the port was taken over by Turkish company Albayrak Group in 2019, Conakry Port has achieved steady growth and become one of West Africa’s key logistics hubs. Over the last two years, it was selected as the best-performing port in the West African subregion.

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Albayrak Group invested $156 million in the port during its first five years. After the tragic December 2023 explosion at the country’s only fuel storage terminal, the company positioned a 50,000-ton floating fuel storage unit at the port and rapidly launched an on-site fuel discharge station.

Last year, in response to extraordinary traffic growth, Alport Conakry expanded storage capacity at its conventional terminal to 80,000 tons through accelerated warehouse construction and rehabilitation work. Faster unloading processes were introduced for vessels carrying clinker, wheat, and rice, while an on-demand truck fleet was deployed to strengthen inland logistics.

“We Are Increasing Our Capacity by 50%”

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Albayrak Ports Coordinator and Alport Conakry General Manager Mustafa Levent Adalı said the surge in port traffic reflects the natural momentum of Guinea’s expanding economy. He explained:

“To cope with this unforeseen rise, Alport Conakry began constructing a new 400-meter berth about three months ago. This berth will become operational in March 2026. In addition, two months ago we rapidly launched the construction of Berth No. 15 for the floating storage vessel, and with its entry into service today, our ship–depot can now operate with five berths. When the new berth comes online in March 2026, we will have increased the port’s berthing capacity by 50%.”

“Smart Terminal” Award Winner

In 2023, Alport Conakry won the top prize in the “Smart Terminal” category at the Global Smart Ports Summit in Germany. The award recognized the port’s strengthened technological infrastructure, efficiency improvements, and advances in digitalization — achievements acknowledged on the international stage.

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A Growing Logistics Hub for West Africa

According to the World Bank’s latest report, Guinea is expected to post an average growth rate of 10.4% between 2026 and 2027. In line with this economic momentum, Albayrak Group will continue reinforcing port infrastructure, accelerating capacity upgrades, and solidifying Conakry Port’s position as a rapidly expanding logistics hub in West Africa.