Working Session on the Situation of the Tunisian Merchant Marine and Ports Authority
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, a working session…
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, a working session was held in Tunisia under the presidency of the Minister of Transport, Mr. Rachid Amri, with the participation of the Director General of the Tunisian Merchant Marine and Ports Authority, Ms. Khawla Belkhedher, along with several officials from the ministry and the maritime institution.
This meeting primarily focused on the planned and ongoing projects by the Authority in Tunisia, particularly those aimed at modernizing and strengthening port infrastructures. The minister emphasized the importance of accelerating the completion of these projects while ensuring their monitoring and evaluation based on specific indicators to measure their success and sustainability for future generations. He also highlighted the necessity of improving the performance of Tunisian ports to encourage investment, secure trade exchanges, and enhance partners’ confidence in the services provided. Furthermore, the social role of ports as a public service meeting the expectations of Tunisian citizens was underscored.
The minister recommended modernizing governance methods, as well as the management of human resources, equipment, and data, while working on the evolution of legislative texts to adapt to the current competitive demands of the maritime sector and commercial ports. He also instructed the establishment of an urgent intervention program to address outstanding issues in collaboration with the relevant structures.
In conclusion, the minister emphasized that improving the Tunisian port system and achieving the necessary efficiency requires a participatory approach and a comprehensive medium- and long-term strategy. This strategy should focus on creating smart, eco-friendly, resilient ports that can adapt, thereby contributing to enhancing Tunisia’s competitiveness and developing economic hubs.
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, a working session…
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, a working session was held in Tunisia under the presidency of the Minister of Transport, Mr. Rachid Amri, with the participation of the Director General of the Tunisian Merchant Marine and Ports Authority, Ms. Khawla Belkhedher, along with several officials from the ministry and the maritime institution.
Ports in the Maghreb
This meeting primarily focused on the planned and ongoing projects by the Authority in Tunisia, particularly those aimed at modernizing and strengthening port infrastructures. The minister emphasized the importance of accelerating the completion of these projects while ensuring their monitoring and evaluation based on specific indicators to measure their success and sustainability for future generations. He also highlighted the necessity of improving the performance of Tunisian ports to encourage investment, secure trade exchanges, and enhance partners’ confidence in the services provided. Furthermore, the social role of ports as a public service meeting the expectations of Tunisian citizens was underscored.
The minister recommended modernizing governance methods, as well as the management of human resources, equipment, and data, while working on the evolution of legislative texts to adapt to the current competitive demands of the maritime sector and commercial ports. He also instructed the establishment of an urgent intervention program to address outstanding issues in collaboration with the relevant structures.
This meeting primarily focused on…
In conclusion, the minister emphasized that improving the Tunisian port system and achieving the necessary efficiency requires a participatory approach and a comprehensive medium- and long-term strategy. This strategy should focus on creating smart, eco-friendly, resilient ports that can adapt, thereby contributing to enhancing Tunisia’s competitiveness and developing economic hubs.
