collaborating with its customers and other partners, DP World Senegal and the neighbouring markets are mostly import markets. In 2024, 81% of containers handled at the terminal was imports. performance, even as container volumes handled increased during the year. DP World's digital transformation was key to this effort, as improved communication with customers and better quickly through the port. Other initiatives, such as developing an. supported lower inflation, leading to increased consumer demand inland container depot (ICD) in Dougar, better yard planning, and improving container handling strategies, also helped reduce yard By efficiently facilitating trade, DP World's operations directly employees. Given the steady increase in container volumes, the containers handled in 2024, DP World directly contributed XOF 153 milion (USD 252,10O) to the GDP of Senegal in 2024. Due to the rise in container volumes in 2023, congestion became a By facilitating the import and export of containerised goods, DP key risk at the container terminal. As container volumes grew, the interactions across key indicators became more pronounced. Crane productivity generally directly drives berth productivity, which in producers and consumers. DP World's activities at the container turn determines vessel dwell time. Longer vessel stays increase yard terminal thus support the operations of wholesalers, retailers, and utilisation, creating congestion that slows truck turnaround times logistics providers along the value chain. These enterprises generate and feeds back into the reduced crane efficiency. The accumulation further economic activity and employment, not only in Senegal but also in neighbouring markets served by DP World. combined effect was a cascading slowdown across the terminal.