North Africa’s Rise as a Regional Trade Hub

Discover how shifting global trade patterns are highlighting North Africa as a critical hub for breakbulk and project cargo, driven by major infrastructure developments and increasing investment in energy, mining, industrial projects and construction. This session explores how the region’s ports and inland transport networks are evolving to support heavy-lift and oversized cargo. Experts will discuss key trade corridors linking North Africa to Europe, the Middle East, and the rest of Africa, the impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and strategies for overcoming logistical and regulatory challenges to unlock North Africa’s full potential as a project cargo powerhouse.