The Minister of Trade of Somalia Visits the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in China

China – A delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia, led by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jamaal Maxamed Xasan, has visited the Ningbo-Zhoushan International Port, one of the largest ports in the world, located in the Zhejiang province of China.

The delegation, which includes officials from the Office of the Prime Minister and general directors from various government agencies, visited the Third Container Terminal of the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, which handles more than 10 million containers annually measured in TEU.

During the visit, the delegation inspected the modern port management systems, transportation and logistics services, the connectivity between ports and manufacturing industries, and the role of ports in economic growth and international trade.

This visit is strategically important for Somalia, as the country has the longest coastline in Africa and is located along a vital maritime route connecting the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Suez Canal.

The strategic location of Somalia provides significant opportunities to develop its ports and strengthen its role in international trade and the movement of goods.

Additionally, the experiences gained from major global ports like Ningbo-Zhoushan could provide Somalia with an opportunity to enhance its port infrastructure, logistics services, and management systems, to leverage its geographical advantages in the future and become a hub connecting trade between Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.