The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho is in Kobe, Japan attending the World Port Conference.
The Conference is themed *Reinvention and Prosperity in Turbulent Times and brings together port executives, policymakers and industry leaders from over 89 countries to tackle pressing maritime sector challenges.
A statement explained that key discussions on energy transition, decarbonization, digitalization, and resilience align with the Nigerian Ports Authority’s commitment to port automation and its recent MoU with APMT to electrify container freight to reduce the carbon emissions footprint.
Dantsoho is scheduled to tour Kobe’s port facilities, gaining insights into seismic-resilient infrastructure and smart logistics, which are directly applicable to NPA’s ongoing Port Modernization Program.
On the sidelines, Dr. Dantsoho is also meeting investors and seeking partnerships to enhance the Authority’s infrastructure and equipment renewal.
