A year to remember

In Nigeria, the successful bidders for the first round of terminal operating concessions have commenced operations and are already making their mark in reducing berthing delays and improving productivity. A second round of Nigerian concessions is underway and has highlighted the importance of the bulk sector in Nigeria.

On the contrary, in South Africa, there is a strong sense of frustration at the lack of progress on the privatisation issue, despite the earmarking of considerable funding for investment in the ports sector. East Africa, however, appears more settled with steady activity. But eyebrows have been raised at the halting of a tender process at Dar es Salaam, despite a request for expressions of interest for the general cargo concession.