With the sustained growth of bulk volumes driven by grain imports and exports of local produce and commodities, and the development of complex industrial requirements and projects, port handling equipment and services in Africa have become a strategic performance lever for our clients.  

This optimization relies on proven operational expertise, appropriate equipment, and smooth coordination between port and local teams.

 

Performance & Logistics Expertise

12

specialized sites in addition to our port concessions

+20,000

vehicles managed per year

+5M

tonnes handled annually

 

AGL adapts its handling expertise to local import sectors and production volumes. 
Thanks to specialized equipment (silos, conveyor belts, mobile cranes, grain elevators, bagging machines, etc.) deployed at the ports, our teams organize and execute loading and unloading operations, at the quay and on board.

AGL also handle recruitment and coordination of necessary subcontractors on behalf of shipowners or local principals.

Our skills cover a wide range of goods, including: bulk products, industrial projects, vehicles, containers. 
AGL also offers integrated storage solutions: in warehouses, dedicated yards,  vehicle parks and other related services.


Specialized Handling & Project Logistics

 

Specialized Loading & Unloading

  • Complete management of operations at the quay and onboard
  • Handling non-containerized and oversized cargoes
  • Deployment of specific equipment according to technical requirements

 

Industrial Cargo & Projects

  • Handling of heavy, sensitive, or complex equipment
  • Expertise dedicated to the energy, construction, mining sectors, etc.
  • Logistics coordination adapted to the requirements of industrial projects

Port Coordination & Safety

  • Interface with port authorities and stakeholders
  • Supervision of operations to ensure compliance and safety
  • Risk anticipation and contingency management

 

Integrated Offer: Handling, Storage & Associated Services

  • Container stuffing and stripping at port or logistics zones
  • Handling according to the nature of the cargo
  • Suitable storage solutions: yards, warehouses, secured areas
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Our handling operations rely on technical resources, proven field expertise, and specialised logistics engineering, to support the most demanding projects.

 

Our services are based on:

  • Specialized lifting equipment.
  • Operational management of port environments and subcontractors in strict compliance with international regulations.
  • Project logistics engineering.
  • Experienced teams trained in handling heavy and oversized goods.