AD Ports Group has kicked off its long-term management of a key multipurpose terminal in Luanda, Angola, as part of its expansion into sub-Saharan Africa. The company has partnered with local firms Unicargas and Multiparques to operate the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, Angola’s largest port, which handles 76% of the country’s container and cargo traffic.
Under a 20-year agreement signed in April 2024, AD Ports Group will invest USD 250 million by 2026 to modernize the terminal and establish Noatum Unicargas Logistics, providing comprehensive logistics services. The partnership is expected to create thousands of local jobs, offer significant tax benefits, and foster sustainable, eco-friendly operations.
Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, Regional CEO of AD Ports Group, highlighted the project’s potential to boost Angola’s container volumes and strengthen economic ties between Angola and the UAE, while driving growth across the region.
Ricardo Daniel Sandão Queirós Viegas de Abreu, Angola’s Minister of Transport, expressed the government’s commitment to modernizing the country’s infrastructure and improving access to global trade.
By 2026, new container handling equipment will increase capacity from 25,000 TEUs to 350,000 TEUs, and Ro-Ro volumes will exceed 40,000 vehicles. AD Ports Group has already placed an order for cutting-edge port machinery, including Super Post-Panamax STS cranes and hybrid RTG cranes, which will significantly improve operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
This ambitious project is poised to transform the Port of Luanda into a world-class logistics hub, facilitating trade and contributing to Angola’s economic growth.
