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World port chiefs learn how it’s done in Belfast

[ March 26, 2026   //   ]

Belfast Harbour is hosting a training programme for senior port management professionals from around the world, organised by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Delivered in cooperation with the Port of Cork Company and Dublin Port Company, with the support of Irish Aid, UNCTAD’s Modern Port Management training workshop will welcome delegates from countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, The Philippines and The Solomon Islands.

Topics covered include digital port management, data security, accounting, law and regulation and management of infrastructure.

Mark Assaf, chief of the UNCTAD’s human resources development section, said: “Ports are strategic gateways at the heart of national economies and global supply chains. Through this programme, we foster the exchange of experience and best practices among port professionals, enabling them to optimise performance, enhance resilience, and respond to evolving global challenges.

“Over nine days in Belfast, port professionals from around the world will learn firsthand from the recent digital transformation journey of Belfast Harbour, gaining practical insights into how innovation can drive smarter and more efficient port operations. By connecting port communities across regions, we are not only building skills – we are strengthening the foundations of more efficient, integrated, and sustainable global trade.”

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