Transport
From The Report: Algeria 2016
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Transport infrastructure in Algeria, which is the largest country in Africa, has been going through a process of transformation since the early 2000s, with tens of billions of euros channelled into infrastructure projects. In recent years, despite the pressures exerted on government spending as a consequence of declining hydrocarbons revenues, transport networks have remained an investment priority, as Algeria targets boosting domestic production and developing its non-oil economy. Numerous projects already under way are set to bring about major improvements in both domestic and international transport and logistics infrastructure, helping to boost the development of the wider economy, while potential new financing models may provide opportunities to further develop the sector in the coming years. This chapter contains interviews with Michael Hamelink, CEO, Aigle Azur; and Rachid Ghezlaoui, CEO, Transrafa.

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Overview

On track: Major improvements expected across all segments as new projects and extensions are rolled out
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Algeria’s transport infrastructure is in the midst of a major expansion programme, with extensions and upgrades to the country’s airports, seaports, and road and rail networks under way or in the pipeline. In addition, urban transport is undergoing an overhaul, as the state looks to address growing demand for public transport. Tram projects are continuing to roll out across major cities and work is being carried out to extend the Algiers metro – the only underground rail system in north-west…

Interview

Strategic planning: Michael Hamelink, CEO, Aigle Azur, on expanding the civil aviation sector
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Interview:Michael Hamelink How has passenger traffic at airports in Algeria evolved in recent years? MICHAEL HAMELINK: Passenger traffic in Algeria has experienced substantial growth in recent years. In 2014, for example, it grew by around 10% in large cities such as Algiers and Oran, with growth slightly under that rate for cities such as Constantine. This growth can be attributed to several factors. First, we have seen a change in consumption habits among Algerians. Second, there has been…

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Building the links: Rachid Ghezlaoui, CEO, Transrafa, on a strategy to improve logistical competitiveness
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Interview:Rachid Ghezlaoui What are the most important developments in relation to logistics platforms in Algeria? RACHID GHEZLAOUI: The platforms alone are not sufficient and must be accompanied by very sophisticated and modern tools that make it possible to absorb the residual costs, which have an enormous impact on the final cost and quality of these services. Thus the objective is to create a framework that guarantees an optimal integration of the different platforms so as to offer continuous…

Analysis

Working together: The role of the private sector in the construction and management of transport infrastructure is expanding
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Algeria is among the top-five African states in terms of investment via public-private partnerships (PPPs) over the last 15 years, according to figures from the UN Conference on Trade and Development, with the public and private sectors increasing cooperation on transport infrastructure development in particular. Initiatives along these lines include public-private joint ventures (JVs) to build and operate major facilities, such as the main ports and urban public transport networks, as well…

Analysis

Improving efficiency: Dry ports give way to logistics zones as efforts to reduce levels of congestion at maritime gateways pay off
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In recent years Algeria has developed a large network of both public and privately owned dry ports, aimed at reducing congestion in maritime facilities by quickly moving exported goods out of seaports to be processed elsewhere, often via rail connections. While the initiative has proven successful, moves to expand seaport capacity mean that the authorities no longer see a need to develop further dry port facilities, and are now focusing their attention on the construction of a network of…

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Building blocks: Infrastructure upgrades and expansions aim to improve the country’s position as an air transport hub
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A large-scale programme to upgrade and expand air transport infrastructure in Algeria, which currently consists of 52 airports with paved runways, is under way. As part of plans to transform the country into a regional air transport hub, new terminals at airports in some of Algeria’s largest cities are under construction, with connectivity at the main international airport in Algiers also being improved through the development of public transport connections. Plans are also in place to…