The Autonomous Port of Lomé, located in Togo, is currently visiting economic operators in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. These three countries are members of the Sahel States Alliance (AES), a regional group focused on cooperation and development. The Togolese delegation, organized by the Alliance for the Promotion of the Lomé Port (A2PL), began its tour in Niamey, Niger, from October 4 to October 9, 2026. The visit continued with stops in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from October 18 to October 24, and then in Bamako, Mali, from November 2 to November 8. The tour is themed "The Lomé Port and its corridor, resolutely committed to facilitating trade with the AES states." It aims to strengthen relationships with local businesses and partners while showcasing the port’s services and capabilities. Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali do not have direct access to the sea, making them natural markets for ports in the Gulf of Guinea. These landlocked countries rely on ports like Lomé to connect with global trade routes. The A2PL, which includes key players in the port and logistics industry, regularly sends delegations to these countries to promote the Lomé Port. These missions aim to increase the port's traffic, improve the efficiency of its transportation corridors, and enhance its competitiveness in the region. In 2024, the Lomé Port handled 30.64 million tons of goods, with nearly 20.2 million tons related to transshipment. This activity accounted for over 65% of the total traffic and has helped position Lomé as a regional hub for trade with the landlocked Sahel countries. The port's performance in handling containers also improved significantly in 2025, with 2.4 million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) processed, up from 2.06 million in 2024—a 16% increase. The port currently ranks 91st in the 2026 Lloyd's List, a global ranking of ports, and remains the top port in Sub-Saharan Africa. This success highlights Lomé's growing importance in regional trade and its efforts to maintain a strong position in a competitive market.