The Minister of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport, Saïd Sayoud, called on all sectors and actors to mobilize and work together to achieve sustainable development goals in the maritime transport sector.
Presiding this Monday in Algiers over the opening of a study day on the decarbonization of Algerian maritime transport and ports, in the presence of several government members—including the Minister of State for Hydrocarbons and Mines, the Ministers of Energy and Renewable Energies, Finance, Environment and Quality of Life, as well as the Director General of Customs and officials from concerned sectors—the Minister of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport emphasized the importance of accelerating the development and equipping of ports to turn them into model and modern facilities, while adopting alternative fuels and environmentally friendly techniques to reduce carbon emissions.
Noting that the state encourages researchers and scientists to redouble their efforts to achieve practical and effective solutions, the minister praised the positive results recorded at the ports, particularly the reduction in ship waiting times at quay. Mr. Sayoud, who affirmed that holding this meeting is part of the state’s efforts to promote the maritime transport sector and develop ports through a comprehensive approach based on sustainability principles and environmental protection, highlighted Algeria’s importance given to the issue of decarbonization.
“Our country, in line with its international commitments and strategic orientations aimed at green energy transition and consolidating sustainable development principles, attaches particular importance to the issue of decarbonization, especially in sectors with direct environmental impact,” he specified, noting that maritime transport and port activities, as essential pillars of the national logistics system as well as supply chains and foreign trade, are included.
According to him, the choice of this important theme clearly reflects the strategic place occupied by maritime transport and ports in the national economic system. “It reflects our collective awareness of the growing scale of environmental challenges and the compelling need to adopt new development approaches focused on reducing carbon emissions, while ensuring a balance between economic development requirements and the imperative of environmental protection,” the Interior Minister emphasized.
This study day will be marked by the development of practical recommendations, which, according to the minister, will contribute to outlining the future of Algerian maritime transport and ports within the framework of sustainable, responsible, and balanced development.