The Chief Minister David Sengeh undertook on the spot check at the Sierra Leone Port and Harbour Authority (SLPHA) in Freetown.
According to reliable sources, there a 158% increase in containers between 2023 and 2024 which demonstrates effective leadership, further indicating how the country’s economy is expanding
Moreover, there is a 37% increase in export containers including processed timber, oil, coffee, cocoa, and minerals which points to Sierra Leone’s steady increase in foreign exchange earnings, and appreciation of the Leone.
Out of 135,000 containers annually reaching Sierra Leone, only a handful intercepted containers with drugs or contraband showing how secured the SLPHA is
– With 36% gender compliance at management level, the youngest ever leadership and well capacitated and certified staff, SLPHA is an example of public sector transformation in Sierra Leone
– In the last two years, SLPHA and NCP has paid about $11m from concession fees to GoSL, demonstrating value for money and excellent partnership with investors
– Even with an increase in allowable days for demurrage (3 to 7 days), expanded period for auctions (some have spent 500 days beyond allowed 90 days), and a 60% port occupancy, the Sierra Leone Port is rated as one of the best performing in West Africa.
– During the tour today, all 8 berths were occupied with ships and more waiting to dock. Economic transformation.
– Digitization plans for single window and other investments by the government will only continue to improve service delivery.
