By Asha Elmi - Reporter
Djibouti, 22 September 2026 Djibouti and Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) have discussed ways to maintain trade flows and increase cargo volumes through the country's ports as security challenges in the Red Sea put pressure on international shipping.
The chairman of Djibouti Ports Aboubaker Omar Hadi received PIL General Manager Ng Hui Khoon at the Red Sea World Centre on Monday. PIL is among the shipping companies with the longest-established operations in Djibouti.
The meeting was also attended by Naline Khotari, PIL's representative in Djibouti, and Abdillahi Adaweh Sigad, General Manager of the Doraleh Container Terminal.
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Discussions focused on maintaining trade and cargo volumes through Djibouti's ports and further expanding cooperation between the two sides as instability in the Red Sea affects shipping routes and global supply chains.
PIL began operating in Djibouti in 1984, becoming one of the first shipping lines to establish a presence in the country.
The meeting forms part of Djibouti’s efforts to preserve its position as a maritime and commercial hub despite regional tensions that have increased the risks and costs associated with sea transport.