By Abukar Osman - Reporter
Djibouti (Dawan Africa) - A high-level delegation from the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) visited Djibouti this week for a technical exchange focused on digital port management systems and logistics infrastructure. The visit took place on Tuesday and was hosted by the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA), with meetings held at Red Sea World and tours across major port facilities.
The delegation, led by Henoch Gariseb, Director of ICT at Namport, explored Djibouti’s Port Community System (DPCS)—a centralized digital platform launched in 2018. According to DPFZA, DPCS connects key logistics actors—including ports, customs, transport operators, shipping agents, and free zones—to streamline trade procedures and improve real-time cargo tracking.
DPFZA reports that the DPCS has significantly reduced manual clearance processes, with average processing times now under one hour. The platform is fully operational across Djibouti’s major ports and free zones, supporting key corridors such as Djibouti–Ethiopia.
DPCS also supports the Sea-Air Cargo initiative, which connects Djibouti to 25 countries and 28 cities across Africa, including service to Windhoek, Namibia.
During their visit, the Namibian team toured several strategic sites:
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- Doraleh Multipurpose Port (DMP)
- Doraleh Container Terminal (SGTD)
- Djibouti International Free Trade Zone (DIFTZ)
- Damerjog Industrial Park
DPFZA stated that the site visits were intended to demonstrate how Djibouti’s physical infrastructure is integrated with its digital innovations to improve logistics performance.
“These visits highlight how Djibouti’s modern infrastructure aligns with its digital innovations, reaffirming its leadership in regional logistics,” the Authority said in a statement.
The DPFZA Chairman also requested the Namibian delegation to share their experience managing the Walvis Bay and Lüderitz corridors, which serve landlocked countries such as Botswana and Zambia.
This engagement comes amid continent-wide efforts to modernize trade corridors and enhance digital infrastructure, in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda. Both Djibouti and Namibia play vital roles in serving inland markets and are advancing corridor-based logistics strategies to boost regional integration.
