The Malian government has taken a significant step in the transport sector by adopting the texts creating a national transport and logistics company, Société malienne de Transport et de Logistique. This decision was made during the Council of Ministers meeting on September 25. The new company will be responsible for providing public road transport of people and goods, both within Mali and internationally.
The creation of this company is part of a broader reform aimed at improving the importation, storage, and exportation of strategic products. The government believes that the company will help address the challenges faced in the transportation of goods, including agricultural products, inputs, and hydrocarbons. Mali heavily relies on road corridors connecting its territory to ports in coastal countries for its imports and exports.
The Société malienne de Transport et de Logistique will play a crucial role in the entire supply chain, from transportation to storage and handling of goods. The company's mission goes beyond just moving trucks, as it aims to ensure a smooth and efficient supply chain. However, the initial information released does not provide details on the company's capital, initial vehicle fleet, or the start date of its operations.
The government has linked the creation of this company to the difficulties encountered in importing and exporting products. The company will be involved in the transportation, storage, and handling of agricultural products, inputs, and hydrocarbons. This move is expected to improve the overall efficiency of the supply chain and reduce the challenges faced by the country in this regard.
According to recent data, the country has been receiving significant amounts of hydrocarbons. In the week between September 14 and 20, 57,999 million liters of diesel and supercarburant were received. This translates to around 1,273 trucks-tankers. Another convoy of 1,278 tankers was in the process of being received in Bamako at the time of the 34th meeting on supply monitoring.
The country's supply situation is being closely monitored, with regular meetings held to track the receipt of hydrocarbons. As of September 20, the deposits of OMAP, SANKE, and STAR Oil had a combined total of 10,171 million liters of diesel and 10,089 million liters of supercarburant. These numbers provide insight into the volume of goods being transported and the number of vehicles involved in the supply chain.
The Société malienne de Transport et de Logistique will be involved in both the transport of goods and passengers. The company's statutes and application texts will provide more details on its operations, including its management structure, initial resources, and operating modalities. The government believes that this new company will help improve the country's transport sector and overall economy.
Key points
- The Malian government has adopted the texts creating a national transport and logistics company, Société malienne de Transport et de Logistique.
- The company will be responsible for providing public road transport of people and goods, both within Mali and internationally.
- The creation of this company is part of a broader reform aimed at improving the importation, storage, and exportation of strategic products.
