Port of Lomé, Togo
Credits: Port Autonome de Lomé
From 16 to 18 March 2026, the participants will follow the delivery of module 3 : Functioning of a port system.
As part of the activities of the French-speaking network of the TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP), the trainees of the 14th cycle, 19 port managers (6 women), of the port community of Togo are starting the delivery of the course on Modern Port Management (280 hours) from July 2025 to July 2026. The trainees will draft theses consisting of case studies concerning a real problem and providing concrete recommendations to improve the performance of the port community of Lome, Togo.
Programme outline
The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) supports port communities in developing countries in delivering more efficient and competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development, the programme creates port networks bringing together public, private, and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and strengthen talent management and human resources development in port communities.
The PMP’s main objectives
- Strengthen institutional capacity and management efficiency of ports and related agencies.
- Promote port community participation and public-private partnerships.
- Enhance the competitiveness of ports and the quality of their services.
- Improve the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of ports.
The PMP provides technical assistance in various areas, including port planning, management and operations, logistics and supply chain management, port security, safety and environmental protection, and legal and regulatory frameworks. It also organizes training courses, workshops, and seminars, as well as conducts research and analysis on port-related issues.
