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Eastern & Southern Africa
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Lüderitz Expansion Plans Underway as Demand for Export Facilities Grows
An increase of renewable energy projects and mining production in southern Namibia is envisaged to test the capacity and efficiency of the Port of Lüderitz as well as supporting infrastructure at the town. While Lüderitz already has the infrastructure and operational knowledge to manage current large volumes of export-linked products, plans are well underway to…Read More
January 21st, 2022 | Published in news
Mombasa Port cargo up marginally as trade recovers from COVID-19 woes
The port recorded marginal growth in cargo volumes last year as business steadily recovers following the Covid-19 pandemic. Cargo traffic registered 34.54 million tonnes against 34.12 million tonnes handled in the same period in 2020, representing a growth of 1.2 percent. Transshipment traffic was 220,489 TEUs in 2021 against 175,827 TEUs in 2020, representing a…Read More
January 20th, 2022 | Published in news
Sanmar Shipyards signs first contract of the New Year
Sanmar Shipyards has signed its first contract of 2022 with loyal client SMS Towage, the UK’s largest family-owned towage company. The contract is for the purchase of Sirapinar XV, a 2020-built tugboat based on the RAmparts 2200 design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd, which is currently operating as part of Sanmar’s own fleet….Read More
January 17th, 2022 | Published in Associate Member, news
PMAESA Technical Meeting Held in Durban
PMAESA Secretary General Col. Andre Ciseau met representatives from PMAESA Member Countries in Durban South Africa on 29 November 2021. The meeting enabled PMAESA Secretariat to keep members abreast on ongoing initiatives and projects. Representatives from Ministry of Works & Transport Uganda, Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) and Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) took the opportunity…Read More
November 29th, 2021 | Published in news
African Transport Sector to Tackle Recovery Opportunities and Challenges in Durban
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA. African ports, rail, logistics and roads stakeholders representing 20 countries will meet in eThekwini at the 9th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum, being hosted at Durban ICC on 29 and 30 November. Giving both public and private transport sector authorities, an opportunity for much needed dialogue, around recovery plans and opportunities ahead,…Read More
November 29th, 2021 | Published in news
Courtesy Call by The Tanzania Consul General in Mombasa to the PMAESA Secretariat
PMAESA Secretary General, Col. Andre Ciseau, on 13 October 2021, received the Consul General of Tanzania, Amb. Athman Haji and his Administration team at the PMAESA Secretariat offices in Kizingo – Mombasa. The purpose of the meeting was to revisit and follow up on some of the several ongoing discussions between the Secretariat and the…Read More
October 13th, 2021 | Published in pmaesa news
PMAESA Secretary General, Col. Andre Ciseau on 23rd September 2021 held discussions with the Chief Principal, Anne M. Mbogo (Mrs) and her Administration team at the KCNP Centre, Mombasa. The purpose of the visit was to kick-off discussions on joint engagements between the two parties that were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The MoU signing…Read More
September 28th, 2021 | Published in pmaesa news
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Courtesy Visit to PMAESA Secretariat
PMAESA Secretary General Col. Andre Ciseau received a delegation from the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KNCP) at the PMAESA Secretariat on 7 September 2021. Mr. Kevin Ochieng’ and Ms. Magdalene Kituku who lead the ‘East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project’ (EASTRIP) at KNCP, expressed their appreciation for the establishment of a working…Read More
September 9th, 2021 | Published in pmaesa news
The document is culmination of four months of collaboration between 22 experts from IAPH member ports as well as Associate Member cybersecurity specialists and contributors from the World Bank. It will serve as a crucial, neutral document for senior executive decision makers at ports who are responsible for safeguarding against cybersecurity risks as well as…Read More
September 6th, 2021 | Published in news
UKHO and PMAESA Formalize Collaboration
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and PMAESA formalize collaboration by signing an MoU in a bid to provide technical assistance to Port Authorities and National Hydrographic Offices in respective member states. Details of the collaboration were discussed in an introductory meeting held online with the PMAESA Secretary General Col. Andre Ciseau on 18 August…Read More
August 25th, 2021 | Published in pmaesa news