According to a letter received from the Cotonou Trade Attaché, it is stated that the "Africa Logistics Zone" (ALZ) is being established as a strategic logistics project within the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC) to consolidate Benin"s commercial dominance in West Africa, that the ALZ, which focuses on high value-added logistics activities, has the status of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), that the structuring works are ongoing, and that the operational management of the zone is being carried out within the framework of a strategic partnership between the Government of Benin and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI). The letter further states that the ALZ offers special areas and financial incentives for value-added operations beyond standard warehousing, such as packaging, labeling, light industry, and assembly, and that the foreseen industrial sectors include automotive/machinery (assembly and spare parts), equipment, technology, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and pharmaceuticals. Within the scope of preliminary applications and land allocation, it is reported that letters of intent and reservation agreements are being collected from strategic investors, land allocation plans are being developed for large-scale logistics companies, the master plan of the region will be finalized by the end of March 2026, tenders for superstructure and/or construction works will be opened in the second quarter of 2026, a tender is also planned for the construction of a warehouse of approximately 5,000 m2, and the region is expected to reach full operational capacity by the end of 2027 with its social facilities, integrated digital customs systems and all specialized storage units. Additionally, it is stated that tenders for ALZ superstructure, warehouse construction, operations and equipment will be accessible towards the end of April 2026 and companies in the aforementioned sectors are advised to contact the ALZ representative (Mr. Carius TCHEDEDJI, Project Manager, e-mail: ctchededji@alz.pac.bj). For detailed information on this subject, it is possible to contact the Kotonu Trade Attaché (kotonu@ticaret.gov.tr).