Côte d’Ivoire: A New Corridor to Connect Mali via Burkina Faso

From Côte d’Ivoire, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has launched a new multimodal corridor linking Abidjan to Bamako (Mali) via Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso). The corridor combines rail and road transport to strengthen connectivity between the three countries and facilitate the movement of goods.

Faced with persistent disruptions in international supply chains, AGL announced the opening of this new route to connect Abidjan and Bamako through Bobo-Dioulasso. In a statement, the company said the corridor “offers Malian operators a smoother, faster, and more competitive logistics solution.”

Developed by AGL teams in Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mali, the corridor is based on rail transport between Abidjan and Bobo-Dioulasso, followed by road transport to Bamako.

The Bobo-Dioulasso dry port plays a central role in the system, handling goods before their final shipment. Along the route to the Malian border, a security system has been put in place to escort transport convoys, ensuring the integrity and traceability of flows along the corridor. The new route aims to address delays frequently faced by economic operators during goods transportation.

A system ensuring speed and reliability

With this corridor, AGL guarantees faster deliveries. Dino Ballestra, CEO of Comafruit, expressed satisfaction, stating: “The speed and reliability of deliveries have greatly contributed to the efficiency of our supply chain. We particularly appreciate the consistency and professionalism of the team throughout the process.”

According to the Managing Director of AGL Mali, this new corridor represents a major step forward in securing and streamlining supplies to Mali. He added that it demonstrates AGL’s ability to “design, with all stakeholders involved, concrete, reliable, and competitive solutions in a challenging logistics environment.”

For Salif Ouattara, the solutions provided by AGL are fully “adapted to local realities, serving businesses and supporting national economic development.”

Synergy between customs authorities of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire

The effective implementation of this project was made possible through strong cooperation between the customs authorities of the three countries. The corridor strengthens trade relations within the region.

This initiative comes just weeks after Côte d’Ivoire’s decision to remove customs visa requirements on goods destined for Mali and Burkina Faso, reflecting that despite diplomatic tensions, the three countries continue to maintain strong commercial ties.