DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 23, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa is experiencing a major surge in trade supported by growing cargo volume across its ports. With nearly 90% of international trades in Africa happening by sea, government authorities across the continent are investing millions to increase port capacity to take advantage of commercial trade opportunities.

However, old, outdated and cramped port infrastructure has become a major hindrance, which is why there’s a push to improve port infrastructure and unlock Africa’s full maritime potential.

The Africa Ports Expansion Conference will gather port authorities, port operators, ministries, EPC contractors, project management consultants and more from 20-21 March 2017 in Mombasa, Kenya, to discuss upcoming port projects, opportunities and requirements in the region.

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Some of the key speakers attending the event include:

• Catherine Mturi-Wairi, Managing Director, Kenya Ports Authority
• Nancy W. Karigithu, Principal Secretary, State Department of Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development
• Karl-Xhanti Socikwa, Chief Executive Officer, Transnet Port Terminals, South Africa
• Rev. Dr. Peter Issaka Azuma, Director General, Ghana Maritime Authority
• Innocent Ogbuji, General Manager Commercial & Government Relations, West Africa Container Terminal, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
• Kenneth Mwige, Secretary General, Intergovernmental Standing Committee on Shipping (ISCOS)
• John Omingo, Head of Commercial Shipping, Kenya Maritime Authority

Companies including Royal IHC, Keller Holding, Phaeros, Bedeschi, and more will be exhibiting at the event to showcase their products and solutions.

Find the full programme, speaker list and registration form at http://bit.ly/africaportsexpansion or call +971 4 364 2975 or email enquiry@iqpc.ae for more information.

Media contact: Tarannum Syeeda, +971 4 360 2810, tarannum.syeeda@iqpc.ae or visit http://bit.ly/africaportsexpansion

Donna Bravo
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