Belfast Harbour hosts a training workshop for senior port management professionals from March 25 to April 1. The event forms part of UNCTAD's Modern Port Management programme. UNCTAD organised the workshop in cooperation with Port of Cork Company and Dublin Port Company, with support from Irish Aid.

Delegates attend from Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, The Philippines and The Solomon Islands. The programme covers digital port management, data security, port accounting, port law and regulation, and management of port infrastructure.

Mark Assaf, Chief of the Human Resources Development Section at UNCTAD's TrainForTrade, stated that the programme aims to strengthen port operations worldwide by sharing experiences and best practices. He noted that participants will learn from Belfast Harbour's recent digital transformation.

Michael Robinson, Port Director at Belfast Harbour, expressed excitement about hosting global port colleagues. He highlighted opportunities to share experiences and best practices during formal workshops. Belfast Harbour staff will deliver training alongside colleagues from Port of Cork and Dublin Port.