The multipurpose cargo vessel UAFL Express entered the port of Toamasina on September 16, marking a significant expansion of Madagascar's maritime landscape. "This marks the opening of a new maritime connection for Madagascar," according to the Autonomous Port Management Company of Toamasina (Spat). Based in Dubai with 26 years of expertise, the company specializes in connections between Indian Ocean islands, East Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent, extending to Asia. Before arriving at Toamasina, the vessel called at Mutsamudu (Comoros), Nacala (Mozambique), and Moroni (Comoros). UAFL transports freight, connects markets, and creates new economic opportunities.
This port call strengthens Toamasina's connections with markets served by the company, offering new possibilities for maritime commerce and Malagasy economic operators. By diversifying its maritime partners, the Port of Toamasina reinforces its status as Madagascar's economic hub and brings the island closer to global dynamics.
Modernization
UAFL's services connect major commercial centers and emerging markets through a combination of regular container lines, diverse cargo transport capacity, and customized logistics solutions. By docking at Toamasina, UAFL expands its network and continues developing it. The arrival of this new operator confirms the massive modernization efforts of Madagascar's East Coast port infrastructure. Recent expansions of port capacity reassure international companies about the fluidity, security, and speed of handling operations.
Miangaly Ralitera