The heartbeat ofNamibian trade.
We manage and develop the Ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, Africa's gateway for trade to and from Southern Africa.
Established to move
a nation's trade.
Namport, the Namibian Ports Authority, was established by the Namport Act to manage and control the operation of ports and lighthouses in Namibia. From the deep-water Port of Walvis Bay to the southern gateway of Lüderitz, we provide the facilities and services of a modern port, connecting Southern Africa to global markets safely and efficiently.
What we do
To manage and control the operation of ports and lighthouses in Namibia, and provide the facilities and services of a modern port.
Where we are going
To be the best performing seaports in Africa, measured by performance, reliability and the trust of the customers we serve.
What you can expect
A business-friendly, customer-centric gateway to Southern Africa, built for seamless and dependable trade.
The values that steer us.
Integrity
We do the right thing, transparently, ethically and accountably.
Customer Focus
Every decision starts with the people and businesses we serve.
Excellence
World-class performance, measured and improved every day.
Care & Teamwork
Safe operations, an empowered workforce and shared success.
Guided by good
governance.
The Board of Directors sets Namport's strategy and provides oversight, ensuring the Authority delivers on its mandate with accountability and transparency. The Executive Committee, led by the Chief Executive Officer, runs day-to-day operations across both ports.
Together they steward a workforce of more than 900 professionals, keeping the ports safe, efficient and ready for the trade of tomorrow.
Board of Directors
Sets Namport's strategy and provides independent oversight and accountability.
Chief Executive Officer
Leads the Executive Committee and the day-to-day direction of the Authority.
Executive Committee
Runs operations across the Ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz.
Safety, health, environment
and quality.
A safety-first culture underpins everything we do. Namport is committed to protecting our people, our partners and the coastal environment we operate in, while continuously improving the quality of every service we provide.
Safety-first culture
Zero-harm ambition, rigorous training and clear operating standards across every berth and terminal.
Environmental stewardship
Careful management of our coastline, marine life and resources for the generations that follow.
Quality systems
Structured, standards-aligned processes that keep our service reliable, measurable and improving.
Investing in Namibia's
communities.
Invested in communities
The Namport Social Investment Fund
Our Social Investment Fund invests in education, health and community upliftment across Namibia, sharing the value the ports create with the communities that make them possible.
Partner with the Fund