Albayrak-Operated Mogadishu Port Ranks First in East Africa and Among Africa’s Top Five

Mogadishu and Berbera ports in Somalia have been named among East Africa’s top performers in the 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

According to a statement from Somalia’s Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport, the index evaluated 407 ports worldwide, including 47 in Africa. Mogadishu, operated by Türkiye's leading Albayrak Group, ranked 163rd globally but took the number-one spot in East Africa, while Berbera came in at 243rd globally and second in the region.

“Somali ports have reached a level where they can offer reliable, competitive and efficient services,” the ministry said, stressing that port authority leadership and public-private partnerships played a major role in the achievement.

The statement added that improved governance, the adoption of digital systems and cooperation with the private sector have helped Somali ports become trusted players in international maritime transport.

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As part of the Federal Government’s investments in Mogadishu Port, new cranes, expanded terminal facilities and strengthened infrastructure have boosted efficiency and competitiveness. Thanks to these upgrades, Mogadishu now ranks among Africa’s top five ports, alongside Port Said (Egypt), Tanger-Med (Morocco), Dakar (Senegal) and Toamasina (Madagascar).

The Somali government says it will continue efforts to modernize the maritime sector, ensuring that ports across the country deliver world-class services to both public and private stakeholders.