According to Maritime Executive website, ports authorities and terminal operators from over 11 African countries will meet in Cape Town to participate in the African Ports Evolution 2012 Forum, aiming to develop collaborative approaches to ports expansion and regional trade facilitation.
Without significant development of seaports and harbours, economic activity across the entire continent could be stunted by lack of capacity and cargo congestion. The forum is the maritime industry’s response to growing trade volumes, reports Maritime Executive. Soren Du Preez, Programme Director for the African Ports Evolution 2012 Forum told BDlive that port engineers, terminal directors, harbour masters, shipping lines and importers and exporters from all over Africa will have the opportunity to “share their experiences and successes in modernising commercial seaports and harbours for increased cargo handling capacity.” The forum will take place from 20 – 22 November 2012.Source: http://www.bizcommunity.com
