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information and documents with processes and improve data exchange national development goals.
a single entry point - how has this between stakeholders. ASR: What is the projected
impacted your international trade
ASR: Private Public Partnership throughput capacity for Namport
and port operations?
(PPP) has been the buzzword in in the next 10 years?
Kanime: The implementation of the many African ports to facilitate
Kanime: The projected throughput
National Single Window has the development of their capacity for Namport in the next 10
significantly streamlined trade infrastructure – how is this
years is expected to increase
processes and enhanced operational working for Namport? significantly, driven by ongoing
efficiency at our ports. This initiative
Kanime: Private Public Partnerships infrastructure developments,
has facilitated smoother transactions,
(PPPs) have played a crucial role in technological advancements, and
reduced bureaucratic hurdles, and
advancing Namport's infrastructure growth in regional trade volumes. We
improved overall port operations and
development agenda. Collaborating aim to enhance our capacity to
international trade facilitation.
with private entities has enabled us to accommodate rising demand effectively.
ASR: The Maritime Single leverage resources, expertise, and ASR: Namport has registered
Window, a digital reporting innovative solutions to address
impressive growth in cargo
platform that simplifies the infrastructure challenges effectively. throughput in recent years, what
exchange of mandatory
ASR: A study commissioned by tonnage and number of containers
information between the industry
Namport in 2010 to explore would you like to see handled by
and government agencies, while expanding the Port of Lüderitz the two ports when your term in
supporting the long-term
proposed that a new port be office comes to an end?
digitalisation of the shipping developed in the bay adjacent to
industry came to effect in January Kanime: As CEO, I aspire to see
Robert Harbour at Angra Point –
this year. Did Namibia beat the substantial growth in cargo throughput,
how far is this project?
deadline? with a focus on maximizing efficiency
Kanime: The proposed expansion of and productivity at both ports. While
Kanime: Namibia successfully met the
the Port of Lüderitz remains under specific targets may vary based on
deadline for implementing the Maritime
consideration, with feasibility studies market dynamics and strategic
Single Window, demonstrating our ongoing. While progress may have been priorities, our overarching goal is to
commitment to embracing digitalization
slower than initially anticipated, we are ensure Namport remains a key player
and enhancing efficiency in the shipping
committed to exploring opportunities in global trade facilitation.
industry. The platform has already
for port development in alignment with
begun to streamline reporting IMO Provides African Ferry Community
with Safety Guideline
In the mutual interest of improving collaborative effort to elevate regulatory levels.
safety, a stronger cooperation ferry safety standards in Africa
Open discussions focused on critical
between the African ferry community Awas concluded after a two-day
and Interferry was established intensive seminar co-hosted by areas impacting safety, including
recently during Africa Ferry Safety Interferry, the International Maritime ticketing and passenger counting, cargo
Seminar in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Organization (IMO) and Tanzania loading and stowage, vessel design and
classification, insurance and financing,
Shipping Agencies Corporation
management culture and technical
(TASAC ).
management, incident reporting, and
Over 100 participants from across the the crucial role of political will in
African ferry industry and Interferry´s driving safety improvements.
global network convened in Dar es Mike Corrigan, CEO of Interferry,
Salaam, united in the wake of recent
emphasized the significance of the
regional tragedies across the world.
seminar: “This event represents a vital
The association fielded a delegation of step forward in prioritizing ferry safety
15 seasoned professionals from its across Africa. The collaborative spirit
worldwide operator and supplier and commitment from all attendees
members, whose purpose was to listen, were truly inspiring. Together, we can
exchange experience and share best address existing challenges and build a
practices on both operational and safer future for African ferry
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