The Mauritania office will support operations at Nouakchott Port, and Nouadhibou Port, which plays an important role in the country’s mining and industrial sectors.
By Blue Africa News
Danish shipping and logistics company OBT Group has established a local presence in Mauritania, seeking to tap growing opportunities in mining, energy, offshore, infrastructure, oil and gas, renewable energy and development in the West African country.
The expansion, the company said, reflects growing customer demand, emerging market opportunities and Mauritania’s strategic position on the north-west coast of Africa.
“Mauritania is a natural next step for OBT,” said Youssef Bouricha, OBT’s Mauritania country manager. “Customers increasingly want clear accountability throughout a job. That enables us to plan earlier, make decisions faster and adapt when conditions change.”
Through the new office, the company will provide shipping agency, freight forwarding, customs clearance, husbandry, project logistics, heavy-lift operations, warehousing, inland transportation and last-mile delivery services.
The operations will support Nouakchott Port, a key gateway for the capital as well as southern and central Mauritania, and Nouadhibou Port, which plays an important role in the country’s mining and industrial sectors.
The establishment of the local office follows a series of logistics assignments already handled by OBT in Mauritania. One recent operation involved 33 containers, including offloading, temporary storage and distribution to more than 20 destinations.
OBT has also handled several heavy-lift and project cargo operations involving oversized and heavy equipment requiring specialised lifting, port coordination and inland transportation.
“The OBT team has also supported various port calls, providing vessel agencies and husbandry services. These projects have given OBT valuable experience in managing complex logistics operations in Mauritania, particularly where coordination between the port, customs, transporters, stevedores, suppliers and final receivers is critical,” the company said.
Mauritania is blessed with more than 700 kilometres of Atlantic coastline stretching from Western Sahara in the north to Senegal in the south. Its waters are also among the world’s important fishing grounds.
The country is increasingly attracting investment interest across renewable energy, green hydrogen, mining, infrastructure and logistics. Key opportunities include renewable energy and green hydrogen projects, mining and industrial development, ports and logistics, as well as water and infrastructure.
Through its Mauritania operation, OBT said it will connect local execution with its headquarters in Dubai, its African offices and an international partner network, providing customers with a single point of coordination across markets.
The Mauritania launch is the latest step in OBT Group’s expansion across Africa. In September 2025, the company opened an office in Burkina Faso as part of efforts to strengthen overland logistics and trade routes across West Africa.
With Burkina Faso strategically positioned at the crossroads of trade and transport, bordering Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast, OBT’s Burkina Faso team’s focus is developing new trade routes, improving inland connectivity and responding to demand for integrated West African logistics services.
In June 2025, OBT opened an office in Maputo, Mozambique, expanding its African network and strengthening its ability to serve the continent’s growing shipping and logistics market.
“The establishment of our office in Maputo reflects our commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing top-tier solutions across East Africa. I’m honored to oversee this new venture and look forward to contributing to the dynamic growth of the region,” said Jesper Steffensen, who leads the Maputo office.
With Mauritania positioning itself as an emerging hub for mining, energy, green hydrogen and maritime trade, OBT Group’s local presence is expected to strengthen its ability to respond to the country’s growing demand for integrated logistics services.
Oliver Ochieng, Blue Africa News
