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SECURING THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL PORT EXCELLENCE: 20 COUNTRIES, 1 COASTLINE.

SECURING THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL PORT EXCELLENCE: 20 COUNTRIES, 1 COASTLINE.

We are pleased to announce the upcoming 11th Harbour Masters and PFSOs Network Meeting, taking place from July 8th to 10th, 2026, at the Novotel Hotel in Cotonou. This year’s network meeting brings together key Maritime stakeholders and Port Facility Security Officer (PFSOs) from across West and Central Africa to foster a seamless shipping network and advance a sustainable sub-regional […]

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

It is with deep sadness that the the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) inform the West and Central African Port Community of the passing of Mr. Jean Martin TATY, which occurred on February 23, 2025, in Libreville.As a former executive staff of the Gabonese Ports and Harbors Authority (OPRAG), Mr. Jean Martin TATY was one of […]

The 20th Round Table of Managing Directors of Port Authorities at the 45th Annual Council was organised into sessions and presided by Mr. Martin Boguikouma, MD of OPRAG (Gabon Ports and Harbors Authority).

The 20th Round Table of Managing Directors of Port Authorities at the 45th Annual Council was organised into sessions and presided by Mr. Martin Boguikouma, MD of OPRAG (Gabon Ports and Harbors Authority).

SESSION I: Reforming legal, regulatory and fiscal frameworks: projecting the African port sector into future value chains; This session was presided by Mr. Michael LUGUJEExpert from the Ministery of Transports in Ghana and former MD of GPHA.The other speakers of this session were:• Mrs. Maud Chassériau – World Customs Organization Expert• Mr. BAYENI Alain – Director General of Foreign Trade• […]

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Cooperate and share knowledge on best practices in port management and operations in order to deliver efficient and effective port services to our clients (ships and cargo owners), while maintaining the best culture of safe.

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To contribute to the improvement in the quality of services of port activities and services of our members in order to promote sustainable socio-economic development of our countries and the sub region.

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