The transport sector is a flagship priority in the Feuille de Route Gouvernementale Togo 2025. The Port of Lomé is the only deep-water port in the Gulf of Guinea and serves as a key gateway for West Africa, facilitating trade flows to Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. The port has become a major transshipment hub, supported by modern container terminals, digital customs procedures and a competitive free-zone environment. Road corridors, airport modernization and cross-border infrastructure support Togo’s ambition to become the leading logistics platform in the region. The government prioritizes the development of multimodal transport networks, industrial corridors and the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA), which integrates manufacturing, warehousing, dry-port services and logistics solutions.
Economic Contribution
Logistics services contribute significantly to state revenue and external trade flows. The Port of Lomé handles more than 1.5 million TEUs annually, making it one of Africa’s busiest ports. It supports tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs in maritime services, freight handling, customs, transportation and logistics. Investments in road corridors and logistics platforms have stimulated regional transit traffic and enhanced trade competitiveness. The transport and logistics sector contributes approximately 12 to 15% of GDP when combined with port activities and related services.
Outlook
The medium-term outlook is highly promising as the government seeks to strengthen the port’s competitive position, expand corridor infrastructure and develop integrated logistics ecosystems. Initiatives include digitalizing port operations, improving customs efficiency, modernizing border posts and enhancing the Lomé-Kara-Cinkassé corridor. The PIA will continue attracting textile, agro-processing and automotive assembly companies. Under AfCFTA, Togo aims to position its logistics sector as a backbone for regional value chains in manufacturing, food processing and services.
