Algeria's Interior Minister Demands Urgent Improvements at Port of Algiers

Algeria's Minister of the Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport, Saïd Sayoud, has issued a strong call for immediate action to streamline operations at the Port of Algiers. With the summer influx of the Algerian diaspora approaching and port infrastructure already under pressure, Sayoud expressed his determination to accelerate modernization and boost the port's efficiency.

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immediate measures to reduce the processing times of goods, fluidify maritime traffic and guarantee optimal reception conditions for travelers.

During an inspection visit, the minister demanded "immediate measures to reduce cargo processing times, facilitate maritime traffic, and ensure optimal reception conditions for travelers." Addressing port company officials, Sayoud emphasized the critical need to "raise the performance level of an infrastructure considered one of the country's main economic lungs." He reminded them of the significant state resources allocated to the sector, stressing that results must now "match the investments made."

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raise the performance level of an infrastructure considered as one of the main economic lungs of the country.

A primary concern highlighted by the minister is the saturation of port areas due to prolonged cargo storage. To combat this, he ordered "an acceleration of the processing and evacuation of cargo" and urged economic operators to "collect their goods as quickly as possible." This initiative aims to alleviate congestion that regularly disrupts port activities, shorten container unloading and processing times, and improve vessel rotation, ultimately boosting the competitiveness of Algerian ports.

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results must now be at the height of the investments made.

Sayoud also stressed the rigorous application of continuous work systems and the optimal use of all available resources, particularly focusing on eliminating waiting times. These delays are frequently cited by economic operators as a source of increased costs and slowed trade. The minister advocated for enhanced coordination among all stakeholders present at the port, including national security and customs services, deeming it essential for expediting administrative and security procedures while ensuring the smooth flow of goods and travelers.

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acceleration of the processing and evacuation of cargo