Djibouti Transport Sector Research Highlights

Interview

Gateway to Africa: Aboubaker Omar Hadi, Chairman, Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority, on East Africa’s largest free trade zone, and its relevance for Djibouti and the wider region
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What kind of opportunities will the opening of the new Djibouti International Free Trade Zone (DIFTZ) bring to the country? HADI: Djibouti’s strategic location makes it an important gateway to dynamic African markets, particularly as it lies on two of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Global trade continues to post strong growth, and as 90% of it is transported by sea, Djibouti is already…

Chapter

The Report: Djibouti 2018: Transport & Logistics
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Situated on the Horn of Africa at the entrance of the Red Sea on the strait of Bab el Mandeb and overlooking routes linking Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Djibouti aims to further leverage its unique location among important routes of commerce to become an international trade hub. The country is investing in new transport infrastructure, developing ports and airports, extending road networks…

Country Report

The Report: Djibouti 2018
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Having long enjoyed relative security and stability – avoiding many of the conflicts that have beset its neighbours – Djibouti has gained a valuable reputation as a safe haven in an often-troubled region, and is a key entryway to the Horn of Africa, with access to the Red Sea. Furthermore, the country is continuing to progress its long-term development policy, Djibouti Vision 2035. The plan fo

Analysis

Regional drive: Foreign financing and cooperation are reshaping the region’s transport capabilities
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With the aim of growing its influence in geopolitics and trade, China has been channelling financing into new infrastructure projects across Africa. As part of this, the east of the continent and the countries that make up the Horn of Africa have taken up an increasing role in the Asian country’s long-term plans. Sectors such as transport and logistics, energy generation and housing are all…

Analysis

Wind in their sails: The revamping of its port infrastructure is putting Djibouti on the global logistics map
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In an effort to capitalise on its strategic position at the entrance to the Red Sea, significant efforts to modernise Djibouti’s maritime infrastructure are being undertaken. Providing landlocked Ethiopia, which was ranked as Africa’s fastest-growing economy by the IMF in April 2018, with a connection to one of the busiest shipping lanes for global commerce has put Djibouti in an enviable…

Overview

Boosting global connections: The country looks to further leverage its strategic location by strengthening infrastructure
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Situated on the Horn of Africa at the entrance of the Red Sea on the strait of Bab el Mandeb and overlooking routes linking Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Djibouti aims to further leverage its unique location among important routes of commerce to become an international trade hub. The country hopes to maintain the stable economic growth it has seen by investing in new transport infrastructure,…

Overview

Skybound: Rapid expansion of the global industry propels investment efforts
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The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual…

Economic Update

Mise en service de la ligne de chemin de fer entre Djibouti et l’Ethiopie

In English La ligne ferroviaire électrique qui relie Addis-Abeba à Dire Dawa en Ethiopie puis poursuit son parcours jusqu’à la ville de Djibouti, soit un trajet de 750 km, est entrée en service le 8 novembre après des essais concluants réalisés en mai dernier. Attendue depuis longtemps, la liaison ferroviaire devrait permettre de réduire les temps de transport des marchandises et des…

Economic Update

Djibouti ouvre trois ports en deux mois

In English L’ouverture à Djibouti de trois ports au cours des deux derniers mois vient renforcer les efforts du pays qui cherche à accroître ses activités sur le marché du transit et du transbordement en Afrique de l’Est. Cap sur le trafic maritime Le Port Polyvalent de Doraleh, dont la construction a coûté 590 millions de dollars et duré deux ans, a été inauguré en mai, comme…

Economic Snapshots

Djibouti Economy Infographic 2016: 4 Avenues to Expansion

Djibouti is focusing on infrastructure improvements and a gradual diversification of its economy, both of which will require considerable foreign investment over the coming years, as well as a careful balancing of the state budget. Transport: Connecting The Region - More than $14bn worth of new airports, pipelines, port facilities, roads and railways are under construction. Energy: Sustaining Production…

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