By: Staff Writer
Logistics experts have highlighted that African ports, including those in Namibia, are failing to capitalise on the increased ship traffic steering clear of attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
The continent’s inefficient and ageing ports lack the capacity to accommodate the heightened volumes, experts noted.
“Most ports in Africa are inefficient and not in the best condition to be able to fully realise all the benefits,” said Vinny Licata, Fictiv’s head of logistics.
“This could be a real opportunity for Africa, but several ports were already congested due to inefficiencies. Investments are needed to enable them to compete,” he said.
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