West Africa is emerging as a strategic logistics hub between Asian trade corridors and the Sahelian hinterland markets. This special AMA Mag issue decodes the ongoing dynamics.
The rise of Asia–West Africa lines
Major shipping lines — MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen — have significantly strengthened capacity on Asia–West Africa corridors. Dakar port now handles over 1.2 million TEU per year, a 15% increase in 5 years.
Supply chain challenges
Despite this growth, challenges remain: clearance times, cost of inland transport to Mali and Guinea, and lack of cold storage for perishables.
Opportunities for Senegalese freight forwarders
AMA Freight Logistics positions itself on LCL consolidation flows which account for over 40% of Senegalese SME imports.
