North Africa Shipping Hits Record Volumes in 2026

By Simon West

North Africa Shipping cemented its market position last year, hitting major operational milestones by handling 60,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containerized cargo from the UAE and the Far East and 80,000 cubic meters of roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) shipments from the UAE.

The Dubai-headquartered forwarder, whose assets include a recently upgraded 35,000-square-meter warehouse at Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), also moved 45,000 automotive units across North African ports and beyond, highlighting its growing role in regional automotive logistics, the company told Breakbulk.

For 2026, the company is planning to increase container throughput by 15%, expand RoRo cargo handling and strengthen last-mile distribution networks across North Africa.

“Our recent operational milestones demonstrate the strength and reach of our integrated logistics network connecting the UAE and North Africa. In 2026, we aim to further enhance capacity and service offerings to meet growing regional demand,” said Venkat Das, CEO of North Africa Shipping.

In related news, North Africa Shipping’s sister company Al-Rowad for Stevedoring FZE said it handled last year 60,000 TEUs at its 52,000-square-kilometer dry port in Libya’s Misurata Freezone, with plans to further boost volumes in 2026.

The dry port, located 250 kilometers east of capital city Tripoli, is equipped to handle breakbulk, heavy-lift and container cargo, serving high-volume industrial and infrastructure projects across North Africa. The facility also offers warehousing, cargo stuffing and stripping, customs clearance and reefer services.

“The dry port remains a key milestone in providing efficient and reliable logistics solutions in Libya and the wider region,” said Samy Al Qasim, CEO of Al-Rowad for Stevedoring FZE.

North Africa Shipping and Al-Rowad for Stevedoring FZE will be exhibiting at Breakbulk Middle East 2026.