International consulting firm ASCELA has been awarded the mandate to support the Africa Logistics Zone Development Project at the Port Autonome de Cotonou in Benin.
The Africa Logistics Zone, a joint venture between the Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI), aims to establish Cotonou as a premier logistics hub for West Africa.
Thanks to its strategic coastal location and access to major regional trade corridors, the Port of Cotonou has become a critical conduit for goods moving to and from landlocked countries such as Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The Africa Logistics Zone aims to expand its position and impact in the region.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges International will play an important role in this ambition. The Belgian group has been a partner of the Port Authority of Cotonou since 2018, and since then, the Benin-based port has already achieved notable results in several areas. This has seen the Port Authority of Cotonou rank among the fastest-improving ports worldwide in the Global Container Port Performance Index from S&P and the World Bank.
The consulting partner
The addition of ASCELA as a strategic partner brings specialised expertise in infrastructure planning, logistics optimisation, and sustainable development to the project. ASCELA previously also signed a partnership agreement with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International.
Speaking on the project, Nivesh Chaudhary, Managing Director of ASCELA, said: “We are honoured to be part of this transformative initiative. The Africa Logistics Zone is more than an infrastructure project; it’s a vision to unlock West Africa’s potential as a regional trade powerhouse. Our team is committed to developing a resilient, efficient, and future-ready logistics ecosystem that supports long-term growth for Benin and the region.”
The Africa Logistics Zone will integrate advanced infrastructure, smart logistics systems, and sustainable design principles to enhance trade facilitation, multimodal connectivity, and value-added services. It is envisioned as a catalyst for regional industrialisation, offering modern facilities for warehousing, processing, and distribution.
ASCELA will deliver the project from its regional office in South Africa, supported by experts from its offices in Gurugram (India), Dubai (UAE), Singapore (Singapore).
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