Walvis Bay North Port expansion to create jobs and support green industry
todaySeptember 11, 2025
Sealing the agreement with a handshake are Mr Jacques Vandermerien, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Antwerp Bruges International with Mr Andrew Kanime, Chief Executive Officer of Namport, and Mr Mario Lievens, Course Programme Director at the Flanders Port Training Center (Photo: Namport)
Namport and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International have reaffirmed their partnership to develop Walvis Bay’s North Port. The project will begin with the construction of a new multipurpose terminal aimed at improving regional logistics, creating jobs, and supporting green industrialisation.
The development is also expected to reduce pressure on the South Port. Port Engineer at Namport, Elzevir Gelderbloem, provided details on the project.
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