Logistics Leader of the Year / 2026 / Benin
Fabrice Ture is a senior port and terminal executive serving at Benin Terminal, the container handling concessionaire at the Port of Cotonou. In his leadership role, Ture has been closely associated with strengthening operational performance, modernizing terminal infrastructure and reinforcing the competitiveness of Cotonou as a regional maritime gateway.
With extensive experience in port management and container terminal operations, Ture has focused on improving vessel turnaround times, yard productivity and equipment reliability. Under his operational oversight, Benin Terminal has advanced investments in cargo handling equipment, digital systems and process optimization, aligning the terminal with international standards in safety, efficiency and customer service.
Benin Terminal plays a strategic role in facilitating Benin’s imports and exports while serving as a vital transit corridor for landlocked countries such as Niger and Burkina Faso. Ture’s leadership has emphasized seamless coordination between shipping lines, customs authorities, freight forwarders and inland transport operators to ensure fluid cargo movement across the supply chain.
A key priority during his tenure has been capacity enhancement. Through quay optimization, yard reconfiguration and improved planning systems, the terminal has strengthened its ability to accommodate larger vessels and growing container volumes. This operational discipline supports the broader ambition of positioning Cotonou as a preferred logistics hub in West Africa.
Beyond infrastructure and throughput, Ture has championed a culture of safety, training and continuous improvement. Workforce development initiatives and adherence to international operational benchmarks have reinforced Benin Terminal’s reputation as a reliable and performance driven operator within the Africa Global Logistics network.
Through strategic management and operational rigor, Fabrice Ture continues to contribute to the evolution of Benin Terminal as a cornerstone of Benin’s maritime economy and a critical enabler of regional trade integration.
