Seaports and African Trade: The Role of Ports in Africa’s Economic Growth
Seaports and African Trade
Africa’s port infrastructure presents both challenges and opportunities for the development of trade. Among the key challenges is congestion, which leads to long cargo dwell time at the ports. Port congestion was already an issue on the continent long before the COVID-19 era.
On Feb. 9, Frank Ojadi from the Lagos Business School faculty talked about the latest paradigm shifts in ports globally and the role ports are now playing to enhance trade. Ojadi holds a PhD in transport economics and has published articles, book chapters and cases on Nigerian seaports, supply chain and logistics management, and the maritime industry.
In his presentation, part of CARISCA’s Distinguished Lecture Series, Ojadi first looked at the fundamentals and history of port development in Africa. He covered the early growth period and the role ports have traditionally played in African trade.
This article by Brickstone reviews CARISCA’s publication on the role of ports in Africa’s economic growth, highlighting key facts and highlights.
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