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Oynetec Joins PMAESA: Strengthening Collaboration for the Future of African Ports
In 2025, Oynetec became a member of the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), marking an important step in the company’s continued commitment to advancing maritime technology through industry collaboration.
For Oynetec, this membership represents more than an opportunity to expand its professional network. It reflects a broader commitment to contributing to the development of the African maritime sector by engaging with the organisations, policies and industry stakeholders that influence the future of port operations.
As African ports continue to navigate changing operational demands, technological advancements and the need for greater efficiency, collaboration between port authorities, service providers and other maritime stakeholders remains essential. Through its membership of PMAESA, Oynetec aims to strengthen these connections and contribute its technical expertise to the continued development of the region’s maritime industry.
A Legacy of Regional Maritime Collaboration
Established in April 1973 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), PMAESA was formed to strengthen cooperation among ports and maritime stakeholders in Eastern and Southern Africa. Its establishment followed recommendations made at a meeting of African ministers responsible for transport in Tunisia in 1971. Since its inception, the association has provided a platform for dialogue, the exchange of information and the sharing of industry experience and best practices.
Today, PMAESA brings together port authorities, terminal operators, government ministries, logistics and maritime service providers, and other stakeholders across the regional port and shipping sector. Its work supports cooperation between members and encourages the development of ports as competitive, efficient gateways for regional and international trade.
The association’s role is particularly significant in a region where ports serve not only their respective countries but also provide vital trade routes for neighbouring landlocked nations. The performance of these ports has implications for supply chains, trade facilitation and broader economic development.
As the maritime industry continues to evolve, PMAESA provides an important platform through which stakeholders can share knowledge, discuss common challenges and explore opportunities to improve port operations across the region.
Shared Objectives, One Maritime Future
The alignment between PMAESA’s objectives and Oynetec’s approach lies in a shared recognition that the future of African ports depends on collaboration, continuous improvement and the effective application of knowledge and technology.
PMAESA provides a platform for regional cooperation, industry engagement and the exchange of best practices. Oynetec contributes technical expertise in maritime technology and systems that support port operations. Together, these complementary roles reflect the value of bringing industry knowledge and technological capability into the same conversation.
The company recognises that the effective use of technology depends on understanding the operational environment in which it is deployed. Systems must not only perform reliably but also support the people responsible for monitoring vessel movements, managing port activities and maintaining safe working environments.
However, technology alone cannot address every challenge facing the maritime sector. Its value is strengthened when it is supported by appropriate governance, professional expertise, collaboration and a shared commitment to safety. By engaging with port authorities, operators, service providers and other maritime stakeholders, Oynetec aims to remain connected to the challenges facing the sector and contribute to the development of practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
Looking Ahead: Building Stronger African Ports Together
For Oynetec, advancing maritime technology is not simply about providing systems. It is about understanding the wider environment in which those systems operate and recognising the collective responsibility of industry stakeholders to support safe, efficient and sustainable maritime operations.
Through its membership of PMAESA, Oynetec looks forward to strengthening industry relationships, contributing its technical expertise and supporting collaborative efforts to advance the African maritime sector.
The broader ambition is to support the continued development of African ports as efficient, competitive and well-connected gateways for international trade, while contributing to safer waters and safer working environments for those who operate within the maritime industry.
Because building world-class ports requires more than technology. It requires shared knowledge, strong partnerships and a collective commitment to progress.
