Public Private Partnership DiscussionIFAC, Kansas CityApril 7, 2009

Maersk’s role in International Food Aid

• Core global carrier• Significant US-Flag market share

Not just an ocean business:• Significant investments in US landside infrastructure• Significant investment in foreign landside infrastructure

Maersk Sub-Sahara Presence

•First call in Africa in 1910•First Maersk Line call in 1958•Significant expansion in 1986 (Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin)•Purchased Safmarine in 1998•Today, offices in 35 countries, 2,200 employees

Benin

• 8.8 million people

• Trade is key driver to future economic growth

• 2006 MCC grant of $306M Benefit 5 million Lift 250,000 out of poverty

$170 million forPort of Cotonou

Port of Cotonou

Key Challenges: •High congestion •Zoning limitations•Delays in

expansion of current facilities

•Upgrades and maintenance needed on current facilities

Port of Cotonou – Maersk Investments

2005-2008• Terminal

expansion• Off-Dock facilities• 2 mobile harbor

cranes

$28 million

Port of Cotonou - Expansion Project

MCC Project• Project starts now (March

2009)• Double berths to 4000’ • Extend breakwater 1000’• Landside improvements

Zoning Lighting Safety/Security

$210 million

Lessons Learned

Speed is relative; patience is required.

Relationships at all points of contact are helpful and necessary.

Efficient LandsideFacilities

Supply Chain Planning

FoodSecurity

Thank You.