TFT Events & Conferences
New game on cybersecurity awareness in ports
The new Cybersecurity Awareness game was introduced at the IAPH World Ports Conference in London, where 25 port experts from America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia…
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TrainForTrade
Strengthening knowledge and skills through innovative approaches for sustainable economic development
In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development, the programme creates port networks bringing together public, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and strengthen talent management and human resources development in port communities.
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- 220 Countries Covered
- 290k Days of Training delivered
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TrainForTrade Modern Port Management Course, Cycle 14 in Togo: Module 7 on administrative and legal management
From 26 to 29 October 2026, 19 port professionals, including 6 women, will take part in TrainForTrade French-speaking activities in Lome, Togo.
TFT Port Management Programme
Main features & programme pillars
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Port Management
Worldwide networks of public and private port entities sharing knowledge across continents.
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Trade Statistics
Training on the production, dissemination and use of official trade and maritime statistics.
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E-Learning
Sustainable training and capacity-building delivered through modular online learning.
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Port Performance Newsletters and research series produced with partner port communities.
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Events
Upcoming Events
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18 November – 20 November TrainForTrade final dissertations of Port Management Programme cycle 3 in Tanzania
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22 November – 26 November TrainForTrade Modern Port Management Course, Cycle 4 in Maldives: Module 5 on the methods and tools of port management
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18 May – 19 May MYEM on Transport, Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation, 13th session
TrainForTrade
About Human Resources Development Section
The Section focuses on developing skills, knowledge and capacities through innovative development approaches based on a recognized pedagogical method and state-of-the-art technological solutions.
Port Endeavor goes digital: TrainForTrade finalist for the 2023 UN Secretary-General Awards in the category “UN 2.0 – Quintet of Change”.
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Trade Statistics (2015-Present)
Overview The TrainForTrade programme in collaboration with UNSD, WTO and UNCTAD/STAT works on the subject of trade statistics with the two topics addressing : Statistics on…
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