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West African port congestion exposes infrastructure gaps beyond the terminal gates
Congestion along West Africa's coast shows infrastructure that is poorly matched to the region's fast-growing container market, with questions raised about the level and direction of investment.
According to an industry outlet, congestion along West Africa's coast is exposing infrastructure that appears poorly suited to the region's rapidly developing container market. Concerns are raised that neither the level of investment nor its intended developments are where they need to be.
Drewry recorded a 19.4% year-on-year upturn in regional container throughput last year, which is linked to the introduction of larger vessels on Asia-West Africa services.
Developing trade between West Africa and Latin America is also cited.
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