MEMBERSHIP
Join AASI and become part of a network dedicated to the development of maritime transport and intermodality in Africa. Submit your membership application.
Through its initiatives, AASI helps strengthen legal and institutional frameworks, improve the logistical performance of ports and transport corridors, and promote cooperation and skills development in the sector.
On this page, you will find a comprehensive overview of our objectives and missions, as well as a membership application form.
Objectives and Missions
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Propose legislative and regulatory reforms tailored to the African context
- Conduct legal and institutional assessments of national and regional frameworks.
- Propose legislative and regulatory reforms tailored to African realities (multimodal transport, cabotage, security interests, transport documents, liability, and insurance).
- As part of the Observatory on Maritime Transport and Intermodality in Africa, participate in the design, development, and dissemination of legal tools (laws, model contracts, transport documents, multilateral or bilateral agreements, etc.) to promote the harmonization of applicable law and address emerging challenges in maritime and multimodal transport.
- To provide a modern and pragmatic legal framework that meets the needs of public institutions, economic operators, and stakeholders in the multimodal transport chain.
- Support and organize initiatives aimed at promoting the development of maritime transport and intermodality at the continental and regional levels, in order to enhance their international competitiveness.
- Support governments and regional institutions in implementing and adopting modernized legal frameworks.
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To promote sustainable mobility, alleviate congestion on transportation corridors, and develop land-based infrastructure in the hinterland
- Facilitate trade and streamline supply chains.
- Encourage a shift in transportation modes from road to sea, inland waterways, and rail.
- Relieve congestion on land routes, promote sustainable mobility and traffic flow, and harness the potential of intra-African maritime transport.
- Incorporate issues related to safety, security, and marine environmental protection into transportation policies.
- Develop programs to reduce traffic congestion in major economic corridors.
- Promote and support compliance with international environmental and safety standards.
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To streamline administrative and customs procedures, enhance port performance and competitiveness, and promote the efficient development of maritime transport and intermodality
- Promote short-sea shipping and intra-African coastal shipping.
- Identify the obstacles to the development of maritime transport and intermodality in Africa, and propose concrete solutions for improvement.
- Promote and strengthen the development of multimodal corridors that integrate ports, waterways, rail, and road.
- Simplify and reduce administrative and customs requirements, and streamline port operations.
- Encourage the development of regular regional maritime freight routes.
- Promote the integration of maritime and multimodal transport into national and regional transport and logistics policies.
- Identify logistical bottlenecks in ports and multimodal transport chains.
- Promote the digitization of logistics and port processes (one-stop shop, traceability, XML, etc.)
- Help reduce transportation costs and lead times for operators and users.
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Toward cooperation, advocacy, and strategic positioning for Africa in the international market
- Strengthen regional and international cooperation in the areas of maritime transport and intermodality.
- Conduct advocacy efforts with public policymakers and technical and financial partners.
- Position AASI as Africa’s leading platform.
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of continental transport and trade policies.
- To promote African interests within international bodies representing the transport and logistics sectors.
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To build the capacity and enhance the professionalism of stakeholders in the sector
- Implementation of training and capacity-building programs for government agencies and private-sector stakeholders.
- Organization of seminars, workshops, and conferences focused on maritime transport, intermodality, and infrastructure development.
- Develop educational materials and practical legal, technical, and operational guides.
- Promote the exchange of experiences and best practices among African countries.
- Support the development of African expertise in maritime and multimodal transport.
Membership Process
Follow the membership process to join AASI
1. Submit Your Application
Complete the online membership application form by providing the required information, then submit your request for review.
2. Review and Approval
Your application is carefully reviewed by our team. Once approved, you will receive a secure payment link for your annual membership.
3. Account Creation and Payment
Create your account, then follow the instructions that will be sent to you by email after its creation regarding the payment of the membership fee.
4. Activation and Access
Log in to your member area to confirm that your account is active and to access all available resources and services.
Become a member of AASI
Joining the Association for the Promotion and Development of Maritime Transport and Intermodality (AASI) means becoming part of a network dedicated to developing high-performance maritime transport and efficient multimodal logistics to serve the African continent.
By becoming a member of AASI, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Access to exclusive resources.
- Training sessions, conferences, and webinars.
- Network of institutional and economic stakeholders.
- Partnerships and strategic collaborations.
- Participation in the association’s initiatives and events.
Pourquoi adhérer à l’AATMI ?
Adhérer à l’AATMI, c’est bien plus que rejoindre une association professionnelle. C’est intégrer une communauté d’acteurs engagés, influents et déterminés à transformer le paysage du transport maritime en Afrique.
En devenant membre de l’AATMI, vous bénéficiez d’avantages concrets et stratégiques :
Visibilité accrue : votre organisation est référencée au sein d’un réseau reconnu à l’échelle continentale et internationale, renforçant votre crédibilité auprès des décideurs et partenaires.
Accès privilégié à l’information : publications spécialisées, études de marché, rapports sectoriels et veille réglementaire sur le transport maritime en Afrique, disponibles en exclusivité pour les membres.
Participation aux événements clés : forums, conférences, ateliers et missions de terrain organisés par l’AATMI pour favoriser les échanges et les partenariats entre acteurs du secteur maritime africain.
Influence sur les politiques sectorielles : en tant que membre, vous contribuez activement aux positions et recommandations portées par l’AATMI auprès des institutions africaines et internationales.
Renforcement des capacités : accès à des programmes de formation, de mentorat et de partage d’expertises destinés aux professionnels du transport maritime et de la logistique.
Réseau de partenaires stratégiques : créez des synergies durables avec des institutions, opérateurs, investisseurs et experts du maritime africain réunis au sein de l’AATMI.
Qui peut adhérer ?
L’AATMI accueille tout acteur public ou privé impliqué dans le transport maritime, la logistique portuaire, l’intermodalité ou le développement des infrastructures en Afrique :
- Autorités portuaires et maritimes nationales
- Compagnies maritimes et armateurs
- Transitaires, freight forwarders et commissionnaires
- Opérateurs logistiques et prestataires de services portuaires
- Institutions académiques et centres de recherche
- Organisations régionales et continentales
- Partenaires techniques et financiers du secteur
Faites le choix de l’excellence maritime africaine. Rejoignez l’AATMI dès aujourd’hui.