AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPort Access: Ethiopian experts say the country’s drive for sovereign seaport access has reached an “irreversible stage,” citing economic and development needs. Yet Djibouti remains the dominant gateway: 96.71% of Ethiopia’s maritime cargo moved through it in 2025/26, according to transport data, underscoring the stakes for Djibouti’s logistics sector. Marine Fuels: Djibouti-based Red Sea Bunkering has resumed VLSFO supply at the country’s ports and Inner Anchorage, alongside low-sulphur gasoil. It has also added a bunker barge to strengthen supply capacity. Industrial Growth: A new UN Economic Commission for Africa study says the AfCFTA could help Djibouti expand manufacturing, diversify beyond port and logistics services, and join more regional value chains. The study notes GDP more than tripled between 2010 and 2025. Regional Links: South Sudan is seeking a consultant for a 280-kilometre road project forming part of a transport corridor linking South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti, backed by African Development Fund financing.
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