Enhancing Growth through Regional Agricultural Input Systems (Engrais) Project for West Africa; Lome
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2019-08
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Lome Port Authority is ranked third in West Africa after Abidjan and Lagos. The port is a logistics platform for shipping companies and the most important for transit operations in the Saharan region. The port is the main vehicle transportation hub and the first for imported goods from Burkina Faso. Major strengths of the Lome Port are that it’s the only deep water port in West Africa with more than 16.5 m depth, its geographical proximity to Burkina Faso, where agricultural lands are located, and the availability of land within the port area and free zone. The major weakness of the port is that it was initially designed for contained traffic, and therefore the bulk terminals are smaller and offer fewer berths than other ports. The main steps of the import process, charges, and recommendations are also discussed.