Somalia’s Mogadishu Port Shifts To 24-Hour Operation

Somalia, 15 November 2025 — The Federal Government has authorized cargo trucks to enter the Port of Mogadishu during nighttime hours, after the Ministry of Ports introduced a 24-hour operational schedule aimed at speeding up cargo movement and reducing congestion.

Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, announced the change late Friday, saying improved security in the capital had made round-the-clock operations feasible.

He said the new system is expected to increase port productivity and contribute to broader economic growth.

“This is a historic night — we have finally made it possible for the Port of Mogadishu to operate at night. Work was previously done inside the port, but access from outside was impossible due to security concerns,” the minister said.

The launch event was attended by senior police officials, port management and representatives from Mogadishu Alport, the operator.

Officials said previous attempts to introduce night operations had repeatedly failed due to security challenges.