Investment Sectors
Infrastructure and Logistics
The Gateway Between Africa and the Atlantic
Mauritania's strategic position between North and Sub-Saharan Africa, combined with the Port of Nouakchott, the Trans-Mauritanian Highway, and an expanding rail network, positions it as the region's critical logistics corridor.
Key Highlights
- Port of Nouakchott: 7M tonne capacity, $300M expansion ongoing
- Trans-Mauritanian Highway connecting Senegal, Mali, and Algeria
- Nouakchott to Nouadhibou rail corridor feasibility study complete
- New international airport terminal opening in 2025
- Special Economic Zone at Nouadhibou: full free zone benefits
Investment Opportunities
Port logistics, warehousing, and container terminals
Road construction and maintenance PPPs
Telecom infrastructure and data centre development
Urban real estate and hospitality in Nouakchott
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Port of Nouakchott Expansion
A $300M expansion to increase container capacity at the Port of Nouakchott is underway, adding two new berths, a grain terminal, and an intermodal logistics hub connecting to the Trans-Mauritanian Highway.
Nouakchott Airport New Terminal
The new international terminal at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy Airport opens in 2025, tripling passenger capacity and adding dedicated cargo facilities to support the growing business traveller and freight market.
Rail Corridor Feasibility Approved
The government has approved the feasibility study for a new 470 km rail corridor between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, which would connect the capital to the free zone, mining hub, and fishing port.
Key Players
Port Autonome de Nouakchott
National port authority
AMEXTIPE
Public works execution agency
Mauritania Telecom
National telecom operator
Nouadhibou Free Zone Authority
SEZ operator
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