DP World Broadens Logistics Reach in Africa

DP World’s cash offer of ZAR66 per share implies an equity consideration of around ZAR12.7bn (around US$890mn). WAM
DP World’s cash offer of ZAR66 per share implies an equity consideration of around ZAR12.7bn (around US$890mn). WAM
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DP World Broadens Logistics Reach in Africa

DP World’s cash offer of ZAR66 per share implies an equity consideration of around ZAR12.7bn (around US$890mn). WAM
DP World’s cash offer of ZAR66 per share implies an equity consideration of around ZAR12.7bn (around US$890mn). WAM

DP World has announced an offer to acquire JSE-listed Imperial Logistics, an integrated logistics and market access company with operations mainly across the African continent and in Europe, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

This will enhance DP World’s capabilities, particularly in Africa, building on its extensive infrastructure of ports, terminals and economic zones. It will also significantly accelerate DP World’s transformation into an advanced logistics company offering end to end supply chain services to the owners of cargo, WAM said Thursday.

DP World’s cash offer of ZAR66 per share implies an equity consideration of around ZAR12.7bn (around US$890mn). It represents a premium of 39.5 percent to the Imperial share price as of 7th July 2021 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and a 34.2 percent premium to the 30-day volume weighted average price. This transaction is subject to Imperial’s shareholder approval and other customary completion conditions including regulatory approvals.

Imperial is an integrated logistics and market access solutions provider with a presence across 25 countries, including a significant footprint in the high growth Africa market. The Group focuses on fast-growing industries including healthcare, consumer, automotive, chemicals, industrial and commodities. Imperial’s business has been built on long-term partnerships with cargo owners, in addition to serving as a trusted partner to many multinational clients, principals and customers.

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World, said: "The acquisition of Imperial will help DP World to build better and more efficient supply chains for the owners of cargo, especially in Africa. Imperial’s operations are complementary to our network of ports, terminals and logistics operations on the continent. Like DP World, Imperial’s biggest asset is its people, and we look forward to welcoming employees of Imperial into the DP World team on successful conclusion of the transaction."

"This transaction will be value-enhancing for Imperial as the business will benefit from DP World’s leading technology, global networks and key trade lane volumes, while enabling us to build on our ‘Gateway to Africa’ strategic and growth ambitions. Combining DP World’s world-class infrastructure such as its investment and expertise in ports on the African continent, with Imperial’s logistics and market access platforms will enable us to offer integrated end-to-end solutions along key trade lanes into and out of Africa, also driving greater supply chain efficiencies, and ultimately enhancing value for all stakeholders,” WAM quoted Mohammed Akoojee, Group Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Logistics, as saying.

The deal will be funded from DP World’s existing available resources. DP World continues to make positive progress on its capital recycling programs and remains fully committed to its leverage target of net debt being below four times EBITDA by the end of 2022.



Cyprus Says Egypt’s Infrastructure Helps Unlock Potential of Its Gas Reserves

 Officials are seen at Egypt’s international Energy Show (EGYPES 2025). (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Officials are seen at Egypt’s international Energy Show (EGYPES 2025). (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Cyprus Says Egypt’s Infrastructure Helps Unlock Potential of Its Gas Reserves

 Officials are seen at Egypt’s international Energy Show (EGYPES 2025). (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Officials are seen at Egypt’s international Energy Show (EGYPES 2025). (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Cypriot Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said Egypt's energy infrastructure helps Cyprus make the most of its gas reserves.

Speaking at Egypt’s international Energy Show (EGYPES 2025), Papanastasiou stressed that a successful energy transition should focus on energy security, affordable resources, and supporting technologies.

He also emphasized the importance of working with Egypt, given its competitive advantages in the sector.

Egypt and Cyprus signed two agreements on Monday, on the sidelines of EGYPES 2025, to begin developing Cyprus’ natural gas discoveries using Egypt’s infrastructure.

The agreements are part of Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry strategy to transform the country into a regional hub for natural gas trade, by receiving gas from Eastern Mediterranean discoveries, directing it to the local market, and re-exporting it to Europe.

Egyptian Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi emphasized Egypt’s role as a regional energy hub, thanks to its strong infrastructure in the petroleum and gas sectors.

He said the main goal of regional energy cooperation is to help countries make the most of their resources and infrastructure, with close partnerships between Egypt, Cyprus, and Europe for mutual benefit.

Egypt’s strategy focuses on using its location and advanced infrastructure to boost its role in renewable and green energy, as well as petrochemicals, Badawi explained.

He also highlighted plans to diversify energy sources, increase renewable energy, and explore green hydrogen, while responsibly producing oil and gas with minimal carbon emissions.

Greek Energy Minister Theodore Skylakakis discussed Greece's efforts to secure energy and develop electricity infrastructure, turning the country from an importer into an exporter of electricity for the first time.

Badawi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Skilakakis on cooperation in carbon capture, storage, and utilization with the aim to reduce carbon emissions from the energy sector and support low-carbon economy.

The MoU, inked on the sidelines of EGYPES 2025, seeks to facilitate knowledge exchange between Egypt and Greece on the application of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies that capture the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and store it safely underground, so that it does not contribute to climate change.

The scope of cooperation includes developing proposals for a regulatory framework for carbon capture, storage, and utilization activities, in accordance with environmental standards and regulations.