World Bank ranks Walvis Bay one of world\'s least efficient ports
Poor performer
The Port of Walvis Bay has been ranked among the worst-performing ports globally, placing 376th out of 405 in the 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).
The index, published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, indicates a severe and accelerating decline in the Namibian port\'s efficiency over the past five years, raising concerns about its competitiveness as a regional gateway.
The CPPI is a key global benchmark that measures port efficiency based on the total time container ships spend in port. A higher score indicates faster turnaround times, while a lower score signals congestion and operational inefficiencies.
The fifth edition of the report, titled "The Container Port Performance Index 2020 to 2024," ranked ports worldwide. China’s Yangshan Port occupied the top position, while South Africa’s Durban Port, operated by Transnet, ranked last at 405th.
Walvis Bay\'s rank of 376th places it in the bottom 7% globally. Its consistently negative CPPI scores from 2020 to 2024 confirm a persistent efficiency problem. The port’s performance has deteriorated sharply, from a score of -19 in 2020 to -91 in 2024—its worst score in the five-year period. This trend indicates that vessels are spending significantly more time at the port than the global average for similar operations, leading to higher costs and reduced reliability for shippers.
The report highlighted stark contrasts within Africa. It noted that Senegal’s Dakar Port "recorded one of the largest efficiency gains in Sub-Saharan Africa," with its CPPI value rising from -82 in 2023 to 23 in 2024. This improvement made Dakar the highest-ranked port in the region, demonstrating that rapid progress is possible with targeted investment and management.
Overall, the report found that Sub-Saharan African ports face persistent structural challenges. “Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face persistent structural challenges, including limited automation and weaker hinterland connectivity. The Red Sea crisis added further strain in 2024, notably reducing performance in ports such as Durban and Cape Town, already under pressure from longer vessel waiting times.”
The index, published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, indicates a severe and accelerating decline in the Namibian port\'s efficiency over the past five years, raising concerns about its competitiveness as a regional gateway.
The CPPI is a key global benchmark that measures port efficiency based on the total time container ships spend in port. A higher score indicates faster turnaround times, while a lower score signals congestion and operational inefficiencies.
The fifth edition of the report, titled "The Container Port Performance Index 2020 to 2024," ranked ports worldwide. China’s Yangshan Port occupied the top position, while South Africa’s Durban Port, operated by Transnet, ranked last at 405th.
Walvis Bay\'s rank of 376th places it in the bottom 7% globally. Its consistently negative CPPI scores from 2020 to 2024 confirm a persistent efficiency problem. The port’s performance has deteriorated sharply, from a score of -19 in 2020 to -91 in 2024—its worst score in the five-year period. This trend indicates that vessels are spending significantly more time at the port than the global average for similar operations, leading to higher costs and reduced reliability for shippers.
The report highlighted stark contrasts within Africa. It noted that Senegal’s Dakar Port "recorded one of the largest efficiency gains in Sub-Saharan Africa," with its CPPI value rising from -82 in 2023 to 23 in 2024. This improvement made Dakar the highest-ranked port in the region, demonstrating that rapid progress is possible with targeted investment and management.
Overall, the report found that Sub-Saharan African ports face persistent structural challenges. “Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face persistent structural challenges, including limited automation and weaker hinterland connectivity. The Red Sea crisis added further strain in 2024, notably reducing performance in ports such as Durban and Cape Town, already under pressure from longer vessel waiting times.”
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