Djibouti, March 2025 – Military Port Call Expertise in Djibouti
Massida Shipping, part of the Massida Group, established in Djibouti since 1964, specializes in ship agency and bunkering services, coordinating all necessary operations for vessels during port calls.
For over 20 years, the Massida team has handled nearly 90% of military vessel calls in Djibouti, averaging four ships per week.
The port call of the Aircraft Carrier Strike Group (GAN), centered around the Charles de Gaulle, from March 29th to April 2nd, 2025, was a major event requiring close coordination from local port services and logisticians. Massida played a key role, applying its proven expertise in logistical support to military vessels.
Whether it involved the supply of potable water, the organization of crew transportation, or the comprehensive support provided to the FREMM Alsace, Massida demonstrated its ability to effectively meet the needs of the strike group.