Private Investors eye Algeria’s coastal ports

Algeria’s state port management company is seeing rising interest from private investors in marinas and leisure ports along the country’s coastline, reflecting the growing appeal of these facilities after recent management and service improvements.

The company, a subsidiary of the national port services group SERPORT, oversees 46 ports of varying sizes and has implemented modernization programs since its creation in 2019. Investments target yacht services, catering, and other leisure activities, while maintaining efficient operations for the fishing sector.

Recent upgrades include more than 9 km of floating docks separating fishing and leisure vessels, seven new cranes for ship maintenance, and improvements to water, electricity, security, and hygiene services. The company is also digitizing port management and expanding public-private partnerships to enhance both economic and tourism potential.

Future projects include a 360-ship fishing port in Annaba and a combined fishing and leisure port east of Algiers, both expected to be managed by the company. Officials say these initiatives aim to boost Algeria’s coastal economy while supporting sustainable maritime and tourism growth.