The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is set to host a delegation of senior port officials and technical decision-makers from Nigeria and three other African countries as part of efforts to promote port modernisation, maritime security and stronger supply chains across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The 15-member delegation, comprising officials from Nigeria, Angola, Kenya and Senegal, will visit the United States from September 12 to 19, 2026, where they will engage with U.S. companies and port authorities on modern technologies and solutions for improving port infrastructure and operations.
According to a statement issued by USTDA, the delegation will visit New York, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, North Carolina, during the programme.
The officials are expected to tour the Ports of New York and New Jersey, Liberty Bayonne and Wilmington, where they will observe the application of U.S. technologies in port operations and meet with port officials and industry organisations.
The agency said the visit would provide opportunities for the African delegates to explore technologies capable of modernising port infrastructure, digitalising supply chains, improving maritime logistics and strengthening port security.
USTDA will also host a public business briefing in Washington, D.C., on September 16, where U.S. companies will have the opportunity to engage directly with the delegation on emerging commercial opportunities.
The companies are expected to showcase technologies, services and solutions designed to support port automation, digitalisation, cybersecurity and other aspects of modern port management.
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USTDA said Sub-Saharan Africa is home to major global supply chain hubs that handle substantial volumes of cargo, but noted that the sector has significant room for modernisation to improve efficiency and security.
The agency added that the U.S. private sector could provide trusted solutions in areas such as port automation, digitalisation and cybersecurity, which it said would contribute to securing global supply chains.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to deepen commercial partnerships between the United States and African countries while supporting the modernisation of critical maritime infrastructure across the continent.
