The Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium in Nigeria, Mr. Pieter Leenknegt at the Authority’s Headquarters in Marina.
The meeting focused on leveraging the know-how of the Antwerp Port Community in the area of Port operational efficiency to add a fillip to the Authority’s effort at operationalizing the Port Community System (PCS) as quickly as possible in readiness for the forthcoming National Single Window Project of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.
The port of Antwerp is known in Africa as the maritime center of Europe, owing to the numerous supply chain connections. The synergy between maritime, logistics, and industrial activities creates a unique platform.
Out of all the ports in North-West Europe, the Belgian Port of Antwerp has the highest direct services to West Africa.
The annual volume of West African freight in Antwerp amounts to almost 17 million tonnes resulting in a market share of 31%. Nigeria, with a volume of over 6 million tonnes, accounts for the largest part.
The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Alh. Adegboyega Oyetola has assured of the necessary backing to enhance the efficiencies of the NPA to grow Nigeria’s share in the trade statistics of West and Central Africa.
