Port Training Institute Receives High-Level Delegation from Tanzanian Ports to Explore Cooperation in Training and Capacity Building

In line with the directives of H.E. Prof.. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), aimed at strengthening international cooperation, expanding strategic partnerships with regional and international institutions and organizations, and supporting capacity-building and knowledge-transfer efforts in the maritime transport, ports, and logistics sectors, the Port Training Institute (PTI) received, Monday, August 24, 2026, a high-level delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania to explore prospects for joint cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of training, professional development, and capacity building.

The delegation was received by Prof. Alaa Mahmoud Morsy, Dean of Port Training Institute and the Research and Consultation Center for Maritime Transport, in the presence of several Institute leaders and officials. He welcomed the Tanzanian delegation and emphasized the commitment of AASTMT and PTI to strengthening cooperation with institutions and organizations concerned with ports and maritime transport across the African continent, thereby contributing to the exchange of expertise and the development of human resources in accordance with the latest international standards.

The Tanzanian delegation included a number of senior officials and experts from the transport, ports, and economic sectors, including:

• Mr. Andrew Isaias Magoguina – Assistant Director of Land Transport Services at the Tanzanian Ministry of Transport.
• Mr. Frank Robert Kiyongo – Senior Economist at the Social Security Fund.
• Eng. David John Karasila – Tanzania Ports Authority.
• Mr. Emmanuel Alfred Mrungo – Senior Marketing Officer at the Tanzania Ports Authority.
• Mr. Mateo Ntando – Senior Planning Officer at the Tanzania Ports Authority.
• Mr. Augustine Muganza Pantaleo – Head of the Economics Department at the University of Dar es Salaam.
• Mr. Makram Mostafa Habib – Foreign Affairs Officer for the East African Community at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
• Mr. Meshack Panduway – Secretary General of the African Social Security Funds Association.

The visit program included an extended meeting addressing a number of areas of mutual interest, particularly opportunities for cooperation in specialized training, the qualification and development of personnel working in the ports, maritime transport, and logistics sectors, and the exchange of expertise and knowledge. The meeting also highlighted the capabilities of the Port Training Institute and its specialized training programs designed to meet the needs of institutions and organizations operating in the maritime and logistics sectors.

The visit also included an introductory presentation on Port Training Institute, highlighting its training and technical capabilities, specialized programs, and international partnerships and relations. This was followed by a tour of the Institute’s Simulation Complex and training workshops, where the delegation members were introduced to the latest simulation systems and technical and training facilities used to qualify and enhance the skills of professionals working in the ports, maritime transport, and logistics sectors.

During the visit, the Tanzanian delegation praised the advanced training capabilities and specialized infrastructure they witnessed, emphasizing the importance of benefiting from the expertise of the Port Training Institute and AASTMT in the fields of training and capacity building, as well as opening new avenues for joint cooperation to support the development of the ports, transport, and logistics sectors in Tanzania and across the African continent.

At the conclusion of the visit, both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining coordination and communication to explore future cooperation opportunities, including the implementation of specialized training programs, exchange of expertise, and utilization of the advanced training and technical capabilities available at the Port Training Institute. Such cooperation would strengthen the partnership between the two sides and support human capital development as one of the key pillars for advancing the maritime transport and ports sector.

This visit further highlights the regional and international role played by the Port Training Institute of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in the fields of training, consultancy, and capacity building, as well as its continued commitment to expanding its network of partnerships with African and international institutions and organizations. These efforts contribute to knowledge and expertise transfer, support sustainable development, and prepare qualified professionals capable of keeping pace with the rapid developments taking place in the maritime transport, ports, and logistics industry.