What is PMAESA?
The Port Management Association of Eastern & Southern Africa (PMAESA) is a non-profit, inter-governmental organization comprising of Port Authorities, Terminal Operators, Government Line Ministries, Logistics and Maritime Service Providers as well as port and shipping stakeholders based in the Eastern, Western and Southern Africa and Western Indian Ocean regions.
When was PMAESA established?
It was formed in April 1973, under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), following a recommendation made at a meeting of the African Ministers in charge of transport, held in Tunisia in February 1971.
Why was it established?
The overall objective of PMAESA is to build relationships among member ports with a view to promoting regional cooperation and subsequently regional integration.
The Association provides a framework for exchange of information and ideas among member ports and organizations, enabling stakeholders to interface with one another in the port, transport and trade spaces thereby facilitating exchange of best-practices.
PMAESA also works towards improving conditions of operation and management of ports (coastal and inland) in its region of coverage with a view to increase their efficiencies.