Africa’s ports are the arteries of trade and commerce, connecting markets and driving economic growth. Building and managing these ports requires vision, capital, and operational expertise.
The following entrepreneurs are transforming port management across the continent, creating jobs, improving logistics, and fostering regional trade.
Here are top 5 port management entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s maritime sector:
– Amy Jadesimi (Nigeria): CEO of LADOL, she runs a fully operational private logistics and engineering base at the Port of Lagos. Under her leadership, LADOL supports offshore oil, gas, and maritime industries while promoting sustainable port operations.
– Samuel Dossou-Aworet (Benin): Founder of Petrolin Group, he has developed integrated infrastructure projects across West Africa, including dry ports and rehabilitated railways, boosting regional trade and connectivity.
– Jennifer Mwijukye (Uganda): Founder and CEO of Unifreight Group, she leads a top logistics and freight-forwarding company. Her efforts in port and terminal management have earned her multiple entrepreneurship awards.
– Ahmadu Fidi Ahmadu (Nigeria): CEO of Waarith Consulting Limited, he provides expert maritime and port management services to major industrial projects, enhancing operational efficiency in Nigeria’s ports.
– Gagan Gupta (Nigeria): Founder of Arise, he develops integrated industrial and port logistics platforms across Africa. His projects, including a $150 million industrial park in Malawi, strengthen regional trade and create thousands of jobs.
These entrepreneurs exemplify Africa’s bold, business-minded leaders driving long-term growth in the port management sector.
This ranking is based on leadership impact, port infrastructure contributions, regional trade influence, and innovation in operations. Data was sourced from verified media profiles, industry reports, and company announcements as of August 2025.
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