By David G. Lorusso, CEO
DGL Logistics, LLC
DGL Logistics CEO to participate in the EDPNC West Africa Trade & Investment Mission and High-Level Business Events.
David G. Lorusso, CEO of Cornelius, North Carolina-based DGL Logistics, LLC, has been invited to join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s (EDPNC) West Africa Trade & Investment Mission. As part of an EDPNC delegation led by Michael March, International Trade Manager at the EDPNC, Lorusso will participate in high-level business, trade, and investment meetings in Sierra Leone and Ghana.
DGL Logistics specializes in Sourcing and Exporting Critical Repair parts mainly in the Mining, Industrial, Agricultural, Fire Control, and Medical Industries.
The focus will be the establishment of a Trade Corridor between North Carolina and West African companies. Industries involving the Energy Sector, Mining (Rare Earth Elements), Healthcare, Technology, Medical Training, Agricultural (Drip Irrigation Techniques), Water Conservation, Port and Infrastructure, Tourism and Student Exchange will be discussed.
DGL Logistics will participate in events and business engagements associated with these prominent international organizations:
- WAIIS – West African International Investment Summit
- GABA – Global Africa Business Accelerator
- ECOWAS – Economic Community of West African States
- AfCFTA – African Continental Free Trade Area
- Global Volunteers Corps Ghana (GVC)
A new trade corridor is emerging between North Carolina and West Africa, opening doors for American companies to enter new markets, build strategic partnerships, and share in the region’s growth. The EDPNC mission will bring together government leaders, investors, and business partners to develop trade relationships and encourage foreign direct investment.
The mission targets key growth sectors: Energy and Critical Minerals; Healthcare and Agriculture; Infrastructure and Transportation; and Emerging Technologies, including AI, data centers, Blockchain Cybersecurity, and digital supply-chain solutions. Each offers North Carolina companies a chance to invest, innovate, supply, and compete in an expanding West African marketplace.
Through these engagements, DGL Logistics will connect with regional leaders, investors, and potential partners to establish trade and logistics commitments.
“It’s not about Supply Chain, but Relationship Chain. It’s about sitting down, listening, eating, talking, and laughing about life – face to face. That’s how we build relationships together. In the end, it’s Who you know!”
David G. Lorusso, CEO, DGL Logistics
As we build these new relationships and trade lanes, our commitment to customers’ uptime extends beyond sourcing and shipping. By working with ChainLeap.ai to beta test AI-powered Smart Contracts, DGL is exploring new ways to reduce risk and hedge every transaction, so the parts your mining, industrial, agricultural, fire control, and medical operations depend on arrive on terms you can trust.
Sierra Leone Trade Mission
November 16–19, 2026 | Freetown
Host Partners: Ambassador Mohammed Kaisamba, Mohammed Serry (WAIIS Liaison), GABA Center and ECOWAS Strategic Government Ministries.
Mission focus: Government Meetings, (FDI) Investment Discussions, Economic Development Engagement, Infrastructure Opportunities, Port Development, conversations and cultural tourism.
Ghana Trade & Investment Mission
November 20–24, 2026 | Accra
Host Partners: The Office of the President, Strategic Government Ministries, Ghana Tourism Authority, AfCFTA Secretariat, HEAG Pain Management Center, Ghana Education Tertiary Commissions, Universities and Innovation Ecosystem Partners.
The Opportunity Is Now
North Carolina businesses should not wait for this trade corridor to develop around them. This is an opportunity to get involved early, establish valuable relationships, identify prospective customers and suppliers, and position your company for future contracts and investment opportunities.
Is your company ready to explore West Africa? Now is the time to start identifying opportunities, preparing your export strategy and building the relationships that can turn international interest into business.
Connect with DGL Logistics to discuss your company’s international shipping, sourcing and project logistics requirements. Let’s get your business positioned before the opportunities pass you by.
Learn More: DGL Logistics | ChainLeap | EDPNC | GABA Center | WAIIS | ECOWAS | AfCFTA | Global Volunteers