Mohamed Abdellahi Yaha
Owner Maurilog Company (Mauritania)
Mohamed Abdellahi Yaha is a prominent Mauritanian businessman, founder in 1990 of a
diversified group that plays a key role in the country's economy. The group initially benefited
from financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), supporting its early
development. It has since established key international partnerships, including a 30-year
exclusive representation of Yamaha Motor in Mauritania through MAY SARL, and a
collaboration with the French Saros group in the agri-food sector, leading to the creation of
MIP Frigo, a factory specializing in the processing of seafood products targeting European
and Japanese markets.
Through Maurilog, and in global partnership with the world leader in logistics DB Schenker,
the group plays a central role in major projects in West Africa, such as the GTA gas project.
Event Agenda Sessions
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.
Wednesday 14 May 13:30 - 14:15 Main Stage
Global Trade
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.
Main Stage Europe/London
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