Togo, Japan talk on making Port of Lomé regional logistics platform

Togo and Japan have held discussions on the strategic role of the Autonomous Port of Lomé as a regional logistics platform, the prospects for developing new partnerships and establishment of Japanese companies in Togo.

This development was the outcome of the mission of a delegation of Japanese companies from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to the Autonomous Port of Lomé on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

The mission was dedicated to discovering investment and cooperation opportunities offered by Togo.

The Minister, Director General of the Autonomous Port of Lomé, Mr. Kokou Edem Tengue , invited Japanese companies to consider establishing a presence in Togo and reaffirmed his availability to continue discussions in order to concrete these investment prospects.

The delegation also discovered several port infrastructures, including Lomé Container Terminal (LCT), Groupe AGL Togo Terminal, the mineral quay, and the fishing port.

This visit illustrates the growing attractiveness of Togo and the opening of the Autonomous Port of Lomé to investors and international partners.