Brussels: The Dutch public financial institution, Invest International, has successfully secured 15 million euros in financing to aid the development of the Ca¡la Logistics Platform in Huambo, Angola. This initiative is part of a collaborative effort between the governments of the Netherlands and Angola, under the Global Gateway 2025 initiative.

According to Angola Press News Agency, the financing agreement was formalized at a ceremony held during the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels. The event saw Catarino Fontes Pereira, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Angolan Cargo Certification and Logistics Regulator (ARCCLA), receiving the official documentation from Melanie Geesteranus, the general director of Invest International.

The Ca¡la Logistics Platform, with an estimated total cost of 35 million US dollars, is a significant component in enhancing the Lobito Corridor. It aims to improve Angola’s integration into global markets, particularly for the export of agricultural products like avocados and other tropical fruits.

The Diversifica Mais Project, funded by the World Bank, is also contributing to the initiative by focusing on diversifying Angola’s economy and fortifying logistics and value chains. This project has already secured more than half of the needed financing for the Ca¡la Logistics Platform.

ARCCLA plays a pivotal role in regulating and supervising Angola’s national logistics sector, striving to establish an efficient network that enhances domestic production and economic diversification.

Invest International, established in 2021, operates as a public-private financial institution under the Ministry of Finance and the Netherlands Development Bank. Its mission is to support the internationalization of Dutch companies and foster partnerships with developing countries through structured financial solutions.