This is arguably the largest biannual gathering of maritime transport and logistics experts in Africa, and is being hosted by the Gambia Ports Authority in partnership with Transport Events Malaysia. This landmark event seeks to showcase The Gambia and broader West African ports, shipping, and transport logistics infrastructure with a view to attracting foreign investment […]
The attention of the GPA Management has been drawn to a fake online recruitment program shared by an online platform, GLOBAL NEWS. Management wishes to clarify that the purported recruitment exercise is FAKE and not associated with GPA whatsoever. Management therefore encourages and implores the said platform to henceforth desist from sharing unfounded information especially […]
In a bid to make customer experience more favourable, the Gambia Ports Authority is embarking on a massive transformation agenda that seeks to usher in the digitalization of all processes involved in the clearing of containerized goods from the ports, among others. One of these digitalization agenda is the implementation of a digital platform for […]
The GPA Management takes note of reports online regarding the overflow of water at the entrance of the terminal at the Port in Banjul. It is important to stress that this tide is a natural phenomenon caused by the gravitational forces exerted on the earth by the moon and the sun, though the impact from […]
GPA Board and Management held a two day Retreat from the 10th to the 11th October 2023 at the African Princess Hotel. The retreat presented the opportunity for stock taking on the gains registered, challenges that lie ahead, and how the Board and Management can collectively sustain those gains as well as proffer tangible solutions […]
In accordance with the General Procurement Notice, the GPA (Gambia Ports Authority) is continuing its endeavors to advance the Banjul Port 4th expansion project. We are now inviting Sealed Bids from eligible entities for the DESIGN, BUILD & SUPPLY OF ONE NEW GREEN FERRY contract. Interested firms are strongly encouraged to submit their bids. This […]
Albayrak and Negmar Consortium of Turkey are the concessionaires in this public-private partnership (PPP) with the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) serving as both a grantor and shareholder in the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). Maritime Transport Business Services (MTBS) of Netherlands is the Transaction Adviser which assisted the Government in the bidding process through the PPP […]
The GPA wish to clarify certain comments that the press release about the Shipyard has engendered. The transaction was handled by international public tender and what Government has approved is for the Navy and part of the BFJ administration building area to be relocated so that these areas could be added to the project site […]
The Government of The Gambia has granted approval for the PPP agreement between GPA and Grupo Rodman of Spain for the design, construction, rehabilitation, operation, maintenance and hand back of the Banjul Shipyard facility under a concession contract. The decision specifically endorsed the proposal for the expansion of the Banjul Shipyard premises, to include the […]
On Thursday 28th October 2021, the Gambia Ports Authority and stakeholder institutions convened a Port Facility Maritime Security Exercise (PFMSE) in Banjul Port on the scenario “Fire/Explosion in a Port Installation.” The simulation exercise was in fulfillment of the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code; a Code developed and incorporated […]