Transnet National Ports Authority: Agreement signed with Ghana port

TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) had signed a memorandum of understanding with Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, it said yesterday. The collaboration would result in the sharing of maritime experience and exchange of technical expertise in port management, operations, engineering and training. TNPA has previously signed similar memoranda with port authorities in Mozambique and Namibia. It plans to do likewise with Angola, Kenya, Tanzania and Sudan later this year. “We are working towards economic integration in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region with port authorities as we recognise the importance of improving our relationship and working collaboratively to deliver Transnet’s Africa strategy vision,” TNPA chief executive Tau Morwe said. He said co-operation could reduce the cost of doing business in the region by making ports more efficient and reliable, as well as increase trade within SADC. – Nompumelelo Magwaza