The Port of Antwerp in Belgium, the Port of Cotonou in Benin and UNICEF have come together to produce a white paper which will encourage and advise governments and industry in how to ensure supply chains are sustainable in the long term.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a strong believer in the impact of collective action, I am proud that we have agreed to support UNICEF with their endeavour to improve the health and livelihood of children,\u201d said Jacques Vandermeiren, chief executive at the Port of Antwerp. \u201cI am pleased that the Port of Cotonou is supporting this project too. By offering our common experience, network and insights to UNICEF we will have a tangible and sustainable impact on the life of many children and youngsters.\u201d<\/p>\n
In December 2020, Port of Antwerp signed the World Economic Forum Supply Chain & Transport Industry Charter in support of UNICEF and COVAX Vaccine Distribution.<\/p>\n
The Port of Cotonou is the economic heart of Benin and is one of the main gateway ports for sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2018, the Port of Antwerp has been helping the Cotonou Port Authority modernise the port and make it futureproof. To test new concepts and in view of this special link between the two, the Port of Cotonou has agreed to support the collaboration between UNICEF and Port of Antwerp.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis cooperation between the Port of Antwerp, the Port of Cotonou and UNICEF is definitely a great opportunity to reaffirm our engagement on positive environmental, social and economic impacts for children,\u201d said Joris Thys, chief executive, Port Autonome de Cotonou. \u201cThe Port Authority of Cotonou is proud to support UNICEF to define the best supply chain for life-changing and life-saving projects undertaken in sub-Saharan Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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