OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NOUAKCHOTT MARITIME SERVICES COMPANY
His Excellency the Minister of Equipment and Transport supervised the official start-up ceremony of the activities of the Société des Services Maritimes de Nouakchott on September 29, 2021 at the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott. In their speeches, His Excellency the Minister and His Excellency the Director General of the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott, emphasis was placed on the importance of this fruit of win-win cooperation between the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott and the company Boluda France .
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Peace and blessings be upon the Holy Prophet
Mr. Minister of Equipment and Transport,
Madam Minister of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Tourism,
Mr Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, Excellency the Ambassador of France,
Mr. Wali of Nouakchott South,
Mr. President of the National Union of Mauritanian Employers
Mr. General Director of the Arise Mauritania Company,
Mr. Director General of the Société des Services Maritimes in Nouakchott,
Ladies and gentlemen,
On this occasion, which constitutes an important strategic turning point, I would like to welcome you on my own behalf and on behalf of all the staff of the Port of Friendship.
Minister,
This inauguration that you are overseeing today marks the launch of the activities of the Société des Services Maritimes which has just been created on the basis of a partnership between Boluda France and the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott.
Given the high degree of expertise available to this world-renowned strategic partner and the quality of the cutting-edge equipment that will be used, these services will represent a qualitative leap that will make the Port of Nouakchott a modern port providing maritime services of a very high level.
The creation of this mixed capital company is part of efforts to promote the Port and raise its level of productivity and competitiveness in accordance with the “taahoudaty” (my commitments) program of His Excellency the President of the Republic, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazwani, and the development strategy of the infrastructure and services sector which constitutes a primordial lever of economic development.
Our Port – as its name indicates – symbolizes friendship and fraternity between the countries of the Sahel. And therefore it aims to be a sub-regional integration gateway serving the landlocked hinterland. With this in mind, we aspire to the installation of a railway line connecting our country to other countries in the Sahel to promote sub-regional trade.
Alongside the improvement of the services provided, we intend to carry out the dredging of the southern posts to reach depths of 11.5 to 12 meters to make the port one of the deepest in the region.
In addition to these dredging operations and development of services carried out through an effective and transparent partnership with a global company guaranteeing port users the best quality and safety standards, PANPA has begun the modernization and digitalization of its operations.
Likewise, various measures have been taken to appease
The social climate to ensure the smooth running of port activity, its efficiency and productivity.
These reforms allowed a significant increase in the gross operating surplus which for the past eight months was of the order of 9 billion old ouguiyas.
They also enabled the conclusion of important agreements with global companies such as BP. These agreements will have a positive impact on the future of the port which will strengthen its professionalism and its ability to honor its commitments.
The attendance of Port staff as well as their performance; and close collaboration with the teams of the French company Eiffage, made it possible to transport 3 million tonnes of stones at the rate of one truck every minute, in optimal conditions of safety and fluidity.
No incidents were recorded during this complex and risky operation.
The success of these operations gives PANPA credibility among its partners; and highlighted its ability to respect its commitments.
Positive social negotiations have also made it possible to establish a peaceful climate, avoiding the enormous losses previously caused by successive strikes at the port.
I take this opportunity to thank the dockers for their discipline and responsibility and I pledge to Allah that none of their rights will be lost. The Port will spare no effort to improve their conditions. I nevertheless urge them to be wary of fruitless escalations and to preserve the climate of tranquility which currently prevails, which we have obtained thanks to Allah and the support of His Excellency the President of the Republic and the Government of Prime Minister Mr. Mohamed Ould Bilal.
This is why I take this opportunity to express the gratitude of the staff and the entire port family to His Excellency the President of the Republic for his incessant support to the port through the adoption of Decree 63/20 which allowed him to have greater autonomy and has made available the necessary means to accomplish its mission.
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The workshop of the UNCTAD training workshop, which began on March 20, was concluded today, March 27, in the presence of the Deputy Director-General of the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott. This training workshop aimed at professionals in the port industry brought together about fifteen participants from the ports of Nouakchott and Ndiago, as well as from Abidjan, Douala, and Lomé. This session will train instructors capable of locally delivering the TrainForTrade port management course (240 hours) divided into 8 modules. This resumption of the port management program with the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott was approved by the Director-General, Mr. Sidi Mohamed Maham, indicating the importance placed on upgrading human resources at PAN PA. Technical advisor Mohamed Fayçal BEYROUK is the focal point responsible for the TrainForTrade program at the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott.
The MEDports Association is proud to announce the signing of a strategic agreement today in Nouakchott, a milestone in the cooperation and strengthening of maritime transport and logistics relations between Europe and Africa.
In a ceremony filled with symbolism, Mr. Sidi Mohamed Maham, on behalf of the Port of Friendship of Nouakchott, Mr. Abdelatif Lhouaoui representing the Agence Nationale des Ports of Morocco, and Mr. Eduard Rodés, Director of the Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport, have joined forces through a tripartite agreement. This pact will serve as a catalyst for the enhancement of international trade training, logistics and port operations, education, and management in the region, aligning its actions with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The project, known as "Mare Nostrum Atlantique", highlights the importance of quality education, the creation of decent jobs, and the promotion of sustainable economic development. Professional training in logistics and international trade will be prioritized, and the active exchange of knowledge and best practices among port communities will be vigorously promoted.
The signing of this agreement has been further strengthened by the presence and participation of Mr. Jordi Torrent, Secretary-General of the MEDports Association. His intervention served to underscore the significance of three members of the association committing to a collaborative protocol, undoubtedly setting a precedent for joint commitment to excellence and innovation in the provision of port and logistics services.
This agreement represents a significant advancement towards more robust and effective collaboration between the parties, with the common goal of driving economic development and environmental sustainability in their respective regions.
