The Port of Cotonou, Benin''s main logistics hub, is at the heart of an ambitious modernization program. Thanks to a €20 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a
Bénin Terminal, a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics, in collaboration with a banking consortium composed of Societe Generale
Solar technology: powering the future of shipping From adopting alternative fuels to optimising vessel design, the shipping industry is becoming increasingly aware of the need to
About Benin Terminal Thanks to 150 billion FCFA (229 million euros) invested since 2013 by Benin Terminal, the container terminal at the port of Cotonou has become a
IFC partners with Bénin Terminal (BT), the largest container terminal in the country, to improve operations at the Port of Cotonou and boost trade in
The IFC is finalizing a loan to Benin Terminal — a subsidiary of French group Africa Global Logistics (AGL) — to upgrade the Container
Bénin Terminal, a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics, in collaboration with a banking consortium composed of Societe Generale Benin, Vista Bank, Ecobank, CBAO
Solar technology: powering the future of shipping From adopting alternative fuels to optimising vessel design, the shipping industry is
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a €98.3 million financing agreement with the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC) to modernise and expand its
The Container Terminal /The Benin terminal is owned and operated by Africa Global Logistics (AGL) who replaced Bolloré Africa Logistics as a public-private partnership together with the
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a €98.3 million financing agreement with the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC)
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The IFC is finalizing a loan to Benin Terminal — a subsidiary of French group Africa Global Logistics (AGL) — to upgrade the Container Terminal at the seaport of Cotonou.
The Port of Cotonou, Benin''s main logistics hub, is at the heart of an ambitious modernization program. Thanks to a €20 million loan from the
IFC partners with Bénin Terminal (BT), the largest container terminal in the country, to improve operations at the Port of Cotonou and boost trade in Benin and West Africa. IFC''s €20 million
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Containerized energy storage solutions are revolutionizing power management across South Africa's industrial and commercial sectors. Mobile 20ft and 40ft BESS containers now provide flexible, scalable energy storage with deployment times reduced by 70% compared to traditional stationary installations. Advanced lithium-ion technologies (LFP and NMC) have increased energy density by 40% while reducing costs by 35% annually. Intelligent energy management systems now optimize charging/discharging cycles based on real-time electricity pricing (including Eskom time-of-use tariffs), increasing ROI by 50-70%. Safety innovations including advanced thermal management and integrated fire suppression have reduced risk profiles by 90%. These innovations have improved project economics significantly, with commercial and industrial energy storage projects typically achieving payback in 2.5-4.5 years through peak shaving, demand charge reduction, and backup power capabilities. Recent pricing trends show standard 20ft containers (250kWh-850kWh) starting at R1.6 million and 40ft containers (850kWh-2.5MWh) from R3.2 million, with flexible financing including lease-to-own and energy-as-a-service models available.