Established in 1954 through Ports Act with the
objective of centralizing ports administration and
improving efficiency needed to support trade
activities.
▪ It is central to trade facilitation, infrastructure
development, and regulatory oversight.
▪ Managed all port operations directly until 2003 when
the Federal Government adopted the landlord model,
leading to the concession of 25 terminals to private
operators under lease agreements ranging from 10 to
25 years.
▪ Currently manages 6 ports located exclusively in the
southern part of the country. It also supervises
operation of 8 Inland Dry Ports 5 of which are in the
northern part of the country.