The SGTD Doraleh Terminal achieved a historic milestone in October 2024 by surpassing 1 million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in just 10 months, marking the first time in its history. The terminal expects to reach 1.2 million TEU by the end of the year. This record reflects a mix of origin & destination (O&D) and transshipment traffic, bolstering its position as a key transshipment hub in the Red Sea region. This success is the result of an outstanding dedication and commitment from everyone to establish sustainable business conditions: the unwavering support of our customers, the loyalty and dedication of our team and the vision of Djiboutian Authorities to invest in modern facilities and equipment. Commenting on this achievement, both the Chairman of the DPFZA, Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi, and the CEO of SGTD Doraleh Terminal, Mr. Abdillahi Adaweh Sigad, congratulated all the parties involved in setting this new record which has reinforced the terminal’s role as a major actor in the region. SGTD’s strategic location at the crossroads of East-West and North-South shipping routes, along with its advanced facilities and equipment, underscores its role as a major gateway for Eastern Africa and a leader in regional trade and logistics. The terminal operates 3 berths with 12 Ship-to-Shore cranes, including 4 ULCVs cranes, and has an annual capacity of 1.6 million TEU.

SGTD’s annual iftar with customers
We hosted our annual iftar gathering, an event that brings together customers, partners, joined by our management team to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan while fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere. The event provided an excellent opportunity for networking and strengthening relationships within the maritime community with the attendance of shipping lines, freight forwarders, Port Authority, DMP/PDSA Management Team and Customs and many important partners. The CEO, Mr. Abdillahi Adaweh Sigad, expressed his gratitude to all attendees for their continued support and collaboration. We deeply appreciate the continued partnership and trust of our customers and are grateful for the opportunity to strengthen these relationships!