Compagnie du TransGuinéen

What Compagnie du TransGuinéen does

Compagnie du TransGuinéen S.A. (CTG) is a Guinean joint venture, created in 2022, that owns and operates the Trans-Guinean railway corridor and the Morebaya deep-water port — purpose-built infrastructure serving the Simandou iron ore project. CTG was formed between the Government of Guinea (15% with a path to 100% ownership), Simfer Infraco — a Rio Tinto/Chinalco vehicle (42.5%) — and WCS Infraco — a WCS Holding/Baowu vehicle (42.5%). The asset base comprises a 650 km railway across mountainous terrain, including the 11.6 km Kindia Tunnel and the 8 km Mamou Tunnel, a 65-metre-high bridge, 150+ ordered trains and 1,600 wagons, 300+ support buildings, two administrative cities with 6,000+ beds at Moribaya, and a deep-water port with 160+ million tonnes of annual export capacity.

The company's revenue model is a transaction-fee transport concession: it charges Simfer and WCS for moving iron ore from inland mining concessions in southern Guinea to cape-size export vessels at Morebaya, with infrastructure throughput designed for 120 million tonnes per year. Operations officially transferred to CTG in late 2025, with first shipments commencing in 2025-2026 and a planned expansion into passenger transport, commercial freight, and an 800,000 t/year steel mill by end-2028 under a multi-user, multi-use mandate. The go-to-market is anchored on long-term concession agreements with the two mining partners (who are also equity holders) and, from 2026-2027, on direct services to the broader Guinean economy along the same corridor.

Headquartered in Conakry with operational offices in Forécariah, CTG runs a workforce of 501-1,000 today and targets 3,000 jobs (CTG plus subcontractors) by end-2026, with at least 70% held by Guineans including at management level. Management includes Chairman Nagnalen Barry, Director General Robin Lu, and Deputy Director General Dr. Moussa Bérété. The company is privately held by its three JV partners and is not listed on any exchange.

Name

Compagnie du TransGuinéen

Legal name

Compagnie du TransGuinéen S.A.

Website

https://ctg.gn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) is a Guinean joint venture that owns and operates a 650 km railway and the Morebaya deep-water port to haul iron ore from Simandou mining concessions for Simfer and WCS, with planned passenger and freight services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Logistics Services

SIC

Railroads, Line-Haul Operating (4011)

akta.pro primary industry

Centralized Rail Traffic Control (CTC) & Train Dispatching (TLAJAEAA)

Keywords

• Rail freight transport
• Deep-water port operations
• Mining logistics services
• Iron ore export infrastructure
• Heavy haul railway

Headquarters

HQ city

Camayenne

HQ country

Guinea

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Railway and port infrastructure operations: CTG operates and manages the 650 km TransGuinean railway corridor and the Morebaya deep-water port, providing logistics services to mining partners (Simfer and WCS) and future multi-user transport services. Revenue is generated through transport fees charged to mining concessions and future commercial freight and passenger services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CTG develops, operates, and manages the 650 km TransGuinean railway corridor and the Morebaya deep-water port, providing heavy-haul rail transport and port handling services for iron ore mined by Simfer and WCS in the Simandou basin. The infrastructure is being positioned as a multi-user, multi-use corridor, with passenger and commercial freight services planned to open to the broader Guinean market between end-2026 and 2027.

Product overview

Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) operates as a logistics joint venture providing integrated railway and port infrastructure services for the Simandou mining corridor in Guinea. The company manages a 650+ km railway network connecting iron ore mines in southern Guinea to a deep-water port at Morebaya in Forécariah Prefecture, enabling export of up to 120 million tonnes per year of iron ore. CTG's core services include mineral transport logistics, railway operations and maintenance, port operations, and planned passenger and commercial freight services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Railway Transport Services Operation and management of the 650+ km TransGuinean railway corridor crossing Guinea's mountainous regions to transport iron ore from mining concessions to the coast, with planned expansion to passenger and commercial freight services.
• Port Operations at Morebaya Operation of deep-water port facilities at Morebaya (Forécariah) with capacity to handle up to 120 million tonnes per year of iron ore exports, including mineral terminal and commercial port handling.
• Railway Maintenance Services Railway maintenance services including track maintenance, infrastructure upkeep, and coordination with local Guinean enterprises for railway maintenance operations along the 650 km corridor.
• Passenger Transport Services (Planned) Planned passenger transport service on the 650 km TransGuinean corridor intended to serve the Guinean public once the multi-user, multi-use railway opens.
• Commercial Freight Services (Planned) Planned commercial freight transport service on the 650 km TransGuinean corridor for businesses and the general public once the multi-user, multi-use railway opens.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 120 million tonnes per year of iron ore export capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rio Tinto SimFer PortminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Rio Tinto SimFer Port and CTG teams jointly conducted a reforestation operation at the Morebaya Port site as part of environmental commitments linked to the Simandou project, demonstrating shared sustainability objectives and cross-team collaboration on environmental stewardship.
• FYIA-ScoopminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 January 2026CTG signed its first rail maintenance contract with FYIA-Scoop, a Guinean-registered company. This partnership marks a major step in CTG's strategy to ensure the durability, safety, and performance of railway infrastructure while promoting local content and developing Guinean expertise in railway maintenance trades.
• METFPE (Ministère de l'Enseignement Technique, de la Formation Professionnelle et de l'Emploi)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025CTG partnered with METFPE and AGUIPE to organize a Job Dating event at the École Nationale des Arts et Métiers (ENAM), bringing together hundreds of young Guinean technical graduates with CTG subcontractors for recruitment and skills development.
• AGUIPE (Agence Guinéenne des Park et des Stages)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025CTG partnered with METFPE and AGUIPE to organize a Job Dating event connecting young Guinean technical graduates with CTG subcontractors, supporting local employment and national skills development.
• Government of GuineacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The Guinean State holds 15% of CTG with a long-term objective to reach 100% ownership. The government provides institutional support and a vision for sustainable national development, ensuring alignment of the project with Guinea's economic, job creation, and community development priorities.
• Simfer Infraco (Rio Tinto & Chinalco)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Simfer Infraco (a joint venture of Rio Tinto and Chinalco) holds 42.5% of CTG. Rio Tinto brings global mining expertise and ESG standards; Chinalco contributes expertise in mineral extraction and transformation as one of China's main non-ferrous metals producers. Both bring international experience and resources to the Simandou project.
• WCS Infraco (WCS Holding & Baowu)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022WCS Infraco (a joint venture of WCS Holding and Baowu) holds 42.5% of CTG. WCS brought innovative solutions, advanced technologies, and sustainable resource management. Baowu, the world's largest steel producer (via Baowu Resources), provides expertise in production and logistics for natural resources and is uniquely invested in both WCS Infraco and Simfer Infraco.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vale: Vale combines large-scale iron-ore production with owned rail networks, terminals, ports and shipping logistics. This integrated bulk-mineral logistics model is directly comparable to CTG's railway and deep-water export platform.
• Hutchison Port Holdings: Hutchison Port Holdings operates container and marine terminals worldwide and provides vessel, cargo and terminal-management services. Its deep-water terminal operations are comparable to CTG's port-management role, though its primary cargo exposure is containerized freight rather than iron ore.
• DP World: DP World is a global port operator and logistics provider with extensive deep-water terminal expertise. Its port-operating model and transaction-fee orientation are directly relevant to CTG's Morebaya export terminal, although DP World does not operate an integrated heavy-haul railway.
• Rio Tinto: Rio Tinto operates a highly integrated iron-ore business supported by captive heavy-haul rail and port infrastructure in the Pilbara. Its rail-port operating capabilities and Simfer ownership make it highly comparable to CTG, although its portfolio is much broader.
• BHP: BHP's Western Australia Iron Ore business integrates mining, long-distance heavy-haul rail and port operations at national scale. CTG is narrower in geography, but the asset-heavy bulk-mineral logistics model is highly comparable.
• Fortescue: Fortescue operates an integrated iron-ore business with heavy-haul rail, rolling stock and port facilities in Western Australia. Its mine-to-port system and focus on high-volume mineral transport are closely comparable to CTG.

Direct peers

• Genesee & Wyoming: Genesee & Wyoming owns and operates regional freight-rail networks, including routes serving industrial and bulk customers. Its infrastructure-ownership and rail-operation model is comparable to CTG, though on a smaller and more fragmented scale.
• Aurizon: Aurizon is a major rail-freight operator specializing in bulk commodities, including coal and minerals, and operates related terminal and network infrastructure. Its concession-like, asset-heavy freight model is directly comparable to CTG's railway operations.
• Transnet Freight Rail: Transnet Freight Rail operates long-distance, heavy-haul mineral routes that connect South African production basins with export ports. Its network scale, government-linked ownership and bulk freight mandate are directly comparable to CTG.
• ArcelorMittal Liberia: ArcelorMittal Liberia operates an iron-ore mining, rail-transport and port-export system. Its integrated mine-to-port operating model closely matches CTG's role in moving Simandou ore from mine to coast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ctg.gn

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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