en.Wedoany.com Reported - On June 8, 2026, the President of the Gabonese Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, launched the construction of the Kobe Kobe Deep-Sea Port in Nyonie, Komo-Ocean. The ceremony was attended by representatives of administrative, governmental, legislative, and traditional authorities, as well as members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Gabon.
The project stems from a tripartite partnership agreement signed on April 23, 2026, between the Gabonese government, Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and Algest Investment Bank, marking the transition of the Kobe Kobe Deep-Sea Mineral Port into the concrete construction phase.
Located on the Atlantic coast of Estuaire province, the project covers an area of 500 hectares. Construction includes a mineral port, four berths, a 535-kilometer mineral railway, a 400-megawatt Booué hydroelectric dam, and the Belinga iron mine with an annual production capacity of 100 million tons of iron ore. This integrated infrastructure connects the production zone to the railway network, which then links to the port platform, enabling the export of processed products to international markets.
The project aims to collect, process, and promote Gabon's resources on a regional scale, aligning with the head of state's vision to equip Gabon with strategic infrastructure supporting local resource development, processing, and export. Its goal is to transform natural resources into drivers of economic transformation, job creation, and regional development, while strengthening industrial sovereignty and positioning Gabon as a logistics hub in Central Africa.
According to plans, by 2030, the development of all related infrastructure is expected to create over 9,000 direct jobs and 100,000 indirect jobs.
The project brings together investors and development partners from multiple countries. Africa Global Logistics (AGL) is responsible for the infrastructure, China Railway for railway development, EDF Synohydro for energy infrastructure, Trafigura for international marketing of minerals and processed products, and Fortescue for mining and industrial expertise. The investment quality and multi-party participation further enhance Gabon's attractiveness as an economic destination, bolstered by its strong institutions, political stability, and openness to multiple economic partners.
The implementation of these major structural projects reflects the head of state's vision to drive Gabon's economic and industrial transformation, create wealth and added value, promote employment, and enhance national competitiveness, with the goal of positioning Gabon as a center of excellence in the sub-region and beyond.
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