On May 13, 2026, the leadership of the South Sudan Shippers Council paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of River Transport at the Ministry of Transport in Juba. The delegation was led by Mr. Yowa Asholy Soso, Chairman of the Council.
The meeting aimed at formally introducing the Council and strengthening cooperation with the Directorate of River Transport. Discussions focused on South Sudan’s membership to Maritime Organization for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa and the importance of joint advocacy to support the country’s admission into the regional body.
The two sides also discussed the need for continued collaboration between the Ministry and the Council to improve efficiency in the maritime and river transport sector, ease movement of goods, and reduce the cost of doing business within the logistics and supply chain sector in South Sudan.
The Director General and ministry staff welcomed the delegation and appreciated the Council’s initiative to engage the Ministry. The Director General expressed the Ministry’s readiness to work closely with the Council and promised to facilitate further engagements with the Ministry leadership, beginning with the Undersecretary before escalation to higher levels within the Ministry.
He informed the meeting that South Sudan’s membership to MOESNA is already before the Economic Cluster, but noted that stronger advocacy and coordinated efforts will be needed to move the process forward successfully. He encouraged close cooperation between the Ministry and the Council in pushing for the country’s membership.
Speaking on behalf of the Council, Mr. Yowa Asholy Soso thanked the Director General for the warm reception and positive engagement. He reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to working hand in hand with the Ministry to support South Sudan’s membership to MOESNA and contribute towards a more efficient and affordable transport and logistics sector.
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