Closure of the Fifth TrainForTrade Training Session at the Port of Nouakchott

The fifth session of the TrainForTrade continuous training program, initiated by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), concluded today in the conference hall of the Nouakchott Autonomous Port, also known as the Port of Friendship.
Held under the theme “Tools and Methods for Modern Port Management”, this session aimed to strengthen the capacities of Mauritanian port executives in areas such as governance, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.
Over several days, participants received high-level instruction delivered by the following national experts:
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Mr. Mohamed Fayçal Ould Beirouk, Technical Director,
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Mr. Mohamed Lemine Ould Tah, Deputy Director of Inspection and Control,
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Mr. Mohameden Bah, Director of Information Systems and Digitalization,
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Mr. Ely Ould Seyid, Harbour Master.
The session ended in a constructive and enthusiastic atmosphere. Participants praised the relevance and quality of the content and expressed their determination to apply the knowledge gained to support the modernization and competitiveness of the national port sector.
This fifth session is part of the ongoing partnership between UNCTAD and Mauritanian ports to build a skilled human capital capable of addressing the challenges of a constantly evolving maritime environment.
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Tuesday 14/12/2021, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed ould cheikh Ghazouani, President of the Republic, kicked off the operation of the container terminal of the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott. The inaugural ceremony was supported by the presence of the Prime Minister, members of the government, the Minister of Equipment and Transport, ambassadors and diplomats, partners, administrative and municipal authorities, VIP personalities, etc. His Excellency Mr. SID'AHMED RAISS, Director General of the autonomous port of Nouakchott highlighted the importance of this event which concretizes a win-win PPP with leading operators in trade and maritime logistics in the new strategy of the port of Nouakchott for its modernization and its evolution as a main economic and commercial player, not only for the Sahel region, but also for the relocation of industrial activities from European countries given its proximity which is only two days from Europe. In addition to its dominant geographical position of inter-continental maritime lines to strengthen the interconnection of maritime trade.
The Director General of the autonomous port of Nouakchott highlighted the progress and performances achieved by the port which have strengthened its partners and won the trust of large global groups, particularly in the field of oil and gas infrastructure. Below is the entire speech of His Excellency Mr. SID’AHMED RAISS Director General of the autonomous port of Nouakchott: