Marcopolis.net Video Interview with Stéphane Eholie, Chief Executive Officer of SIMAT (Société Ivoirienne de Manutention et de Transit), also available here http://marcopolis.net/simat-overview-of-the-logistics-sector-in-cote-divoire-0808.htm

"I am positive about this sector. I often say that 9% or 10% growth, especially in developing countries such as Côte d'Ivoire, which is a maritime country, represents millions of tonnes passing through the ports in both exports and imports. People say that ports are the lungs of an economy and that is definitely the case for Côte d'Ivoire, on a macroeconomic level for sure. Of course if it is inclusive, 9% growth rate is a direct response to the port activities, such as warehousing, handling, unloading, ship freight loading, even more so than it is a response to the airport activities. I think it is basic to know that this sector is going through a readjustment phase and will not suffer from that. This sector never failed in the past because it is very important for the economy", says Stéphane Eholie.

To read the full transcript of the MarcoPolis interview with Stéphane Eholie, Chief Executive Officer of SIMAT (Société Ivoirienne de Manutention et de Transit), visit Marcopolis.net http://marcopolis.net/overview-of-simat-societe-ivoirienne-de-manutention-et-de-transit-0809.htm