The Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) celebrated a major milestone—its 30th anniversary—highlighting its local and international achievements, as well as its significant contributions to the country's economic development and growth.

Namport, founded in 1994, has grown significantly over the last 30 years, going from having N$93 million in assets to N$6.9 billion currently. 

The number of workers rose from 318 to 820, while revenue generation increased from N$57 million per annum to N$1.7 billion.

There was a notable increase in operating profit as well, moving upwards from N$14 million to N$650 million. 

The volume of bulk cargo expanded from 1.7 million metric tonnes per annum to over 8 million, while container throughput increased from 20,000 to 171,000, reaching a peak of 330,000 in 2012. 

These figures were shared by Namport CEO Andrew Kanime as they celebrated and reflected on Namport's significance to Namibia over the last three decades.

"Together, we have built a strong foundation and a solid institution, anchored in our values of Caring, Connected, Committed, Collaborative, and Creative. It remains important that we continue to hold together as the Namport family and as one team as we continue to nurture Namport to another 30 years of growth and prosperity."

Namport also unveiled a new logo that will continue to embody the core values that define them and the values of collaboration, care, connection, commitment, and creativity, as these are the cornerstones of their unity and success as a team. 

"We can all be proud in the knowledge that the young adult whose birthday we are here to celebrate today has been raised jointly and affectionately by all our tireless contributions over the years and through all our hands. It remains our duty and priority to see the 30-year-old Namport through the next 30 years and beyond so that she can continue to deliver on her mandate to the Namibian nation and our valued customers."