Algerian steel producer Algerian Qatari Steel (AQS) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the port of Djen Djen in Gijel to improve the efficiency of steel exports and industrial logistics, local Algerian media reported.
The agreement focuses on optimizing handling processes at the ports, reducing processing times and ensuring smoother movement of raw materials and finished steel products. The partnership will also increase shipment volumes while reducing costs and lead times. The move reflects Algeria's broader efforts to strengthen its industrial infrastructure and export competitiveness.
Partnership supports export-oriented steel production
The collaboration is expected to play a key role in supporting Algeria's export-oriented steel sector. By improving coordination between port authorities and steel producers, the agreement aims to speed up loading and unloading operations, reduce logistics bottlenecks and improve supply chain reliability for international transport.
The initiative is particularly important as Algeria seeks to expand its presence in regional and global steel markets.
The strategic role of the port of Jijel in the industrial growth
Located in northeastern Algeria, the Port of Djen Djen is one of the country's most important deep-water ports, handling bulk cargo including iron ore and steel products. Its strategic location and capacity make it a key hub for industrial
