TRANSLOG Africa event details

From October 20 to October 22, 2026, Ouagadougou will host the 5th edition of TRANSLOG Africa. The event is organized by the Burkina Faso Council of Carriers (CBC) and focuses on the theme of "Resilience and securing of supply chains in a rapidly changing global environment."

Participating companies

SITARAIL, Abidjan Terminal, Côte d'Ivoire Terminal, and AGL BF will participate in the event. These four subsidiaries of the Africa Global Logistics (AGL) group highlight the importance of railway, port, and logistics solutions in improving trade efficiency and securing supply chains.

SITARAIL's contribution

SITARAIL, which operates the railway between Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso, will present a communication developed by its commercial director, Nadège DIARRA. The presentation focuses on the theme: "Performance of transit corridors to landlocked countries: issues of costs, constraints, governance and coordination of stakeholders."

Benefits of collaboration

Nadège DIARRA explained how the collaboration between the four companies ensures a seamless logistics process. From the arrival of ships at the Abidjan Port to the delivery of goods in Burkina Faso, each company plays a specific role to maintain continuous and secure service for economic operators.

SITARAIL's history and operations

SITARAIL has been operating the railway network between Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso since August 1995 under a public-private partnership (PPP). The company transports an average of one million tons of freight annually and previously transported over 200,000 passengers yearly before the COVID-19 pandemic.

SITARAIL's development and commitments

SITARAIL is currently investing in modernizing its maintenance equipment, operational systems, and rolling stock. The company is also committed to supporting the revival of the Abidjan-Ouagadougou-Kaya network through the Emergency Plan and the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program led by the governments of Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso.