Togo has secured $200 million in financing from the World Bank Group for the Logistics and Transport Services Improvement Program. The program aims to strengthen the country’s competitiveness as a regional logistics hub by improving road, rail and urban transport systems.
A major focus of the program is the rehabilitation of the railway line connecting the Port of Lomé with the Adétikopé Industrial Platform. The upgraded rail link will support container transport by rail and help improve logistics efficiency between the port and the industrial platform.
The Adétikopé Industrial Platform, located 27 kilometers north of Lomé, has been operational since January 2022. It can handle up to 12,500 containers and serves as an important logistics facility for Togo and neighboring landlocked countries.
The second component of the program will improve urban mobility in Greater Lomé. It will focus especially on reducing congestion around the port, where heavy truck traffic affects transport efficiency, air quality and daily movement for residents.
The third component will strengthen connectivity between productive agricultural regions and markets. The targeted areas include Kara, Savanes, Plateaux and Plaine de Mô, where better transport links can help farmers and agro-industrial businesses reach local, regional and international markets.
According to the World Bank, around 2.2 million residents of Greater Lomé are expected to benefit from improved public transport services and reduced pollution from heavy trucks. The program is also expected to improve mobility and living conditions in the capital region.
In rural areas, about 400,000 people are expected to benefit from better access to basic services and economic opportunities. Women are expected to make up 51 percent of rural beneficiaries, highlighting the program’s focus on inclusive development.
The project also aims to reduce post-harvest losses by improving access to agricultural production zones. Better roads and logistics services can help strengthen agro-industrial value chains and improve the competitiveness of Togo’s agricultural sector.
The infrastructure financed under the program will be designed to withstand climate change impacts. This climate-resilient approach is expected to improve the durability of transport investments and reduce future maintenance risks.
The World Bank said the program offers Togo a major strategic opportunity to strengthen its position as a leading transport and logistics hub in West Africa. The Port of Lomé remains a key asset in this strategy because it is the only deep-water port on the West African coast.
The financing is part of a broader partnership between Togo and the World Bank Group. As of March 2026, the World Bank portfolio in Togo stood at $1.49 billion, with transport, logistics and agriculture identified as key priorities under the Country Partnership Framework 2025–2029.
The Port of Lomé has recorded strong growth over the past decade, handling 1.9 million TEUs in 2023 compared with 311,500 TEUs in 2013. The rehabilitation of the Lomé-PIA rail link is expected to support this growth while easing pressure on Togo’s road network.
Overall, the $200 million World Bank financing represents a major investment in Togo’s transport and logistics infrastructure. By improving rail connectivity, urban mobility and rural access, the program is expected to support trade, job creation, private investment and stronger regional integration.
