The Global Intermodal Council® is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Benin Awards. The awards recognize outstanding organizations and individuals driving excellence, innovation, and leadership across Benin’s logistics, intermodal, and supply chain sectors. The Global Intermodal Council Awards GICA® celebrates those contributing to operational efficiency, regional connectivity, and sustainable growth in the country’s logistics ecosystem.
The 2026 GICA® Benin Awards winners are:
Benin Intermodal Operator of the Year: Africa Global Logistics (AGL) – For outstanding management of multimodal transport solutions, operational efficiency, and enhanced regional trade connectivity.
Freight Forwarding Company of the Year: OMA Benin – Recognized for integrating port, inland transport, and customs operations to deliver seamless freight forwarding services across Benin.
Container Terminal of the Year: Benin Terminal – The Port of Cotonou’s primary container terminal has set benchmarks in operational performance, yard optimization, and customer service, strengthening regional trade facilitation.
Logistics or Industrial Park of the Year: Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) – For transforming Benin’s industrial landscape through agro processing, value addition, export readiness, and job creation, linking local production to regional and international markets.
Operations and Supply Chain Leader of the Year: Bart Van Eenoo, Director General, Port Autonome de Cotonou – For spearheading modernization and expansion projects at Benin’s main maritime gateway, securing key infrastructure investments and enhancing operational performance as a regional hub.
Logistics Leader of the Year: Fabrice Ture, Benin Terminal – For driving operational excellence through improved vessel turnaround, yard productivity, and process management, reinforcing terminal performance.
Innovation Leader of the Year: Francis Dossou Sognon, AgroSfer – For advancing agro industrial supply chains, creating value addition for local farmers, improving product quality, and enhancing market access.
Innovation Leader of the Year: Fohla Mouftaou, Green Keeper Africa – For pioneering environmental solutions in logistics and industrial operations, introducing hydrocarbon spill remedial systems, and promoting sustainable practices across the sector.
The 2026 GICA® awardees exemplify leadership, innovation, and operational excellence in Benin’s logistics ecosystem. Collaboration, digital adoption, and environmental stewardship remain critical in positioning Benin as a competitive regional logistics and industrial hub.
The GICA® awards celebrate these achievements, honoring contributions that advance connectivity, efficiency, and sustainability across Africa’s intermodal and supply chain networks.
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