This document summarizes information about Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) and the ports of Walvis Bay and Luderitz that it manages. It discusses Namport's role and certifications, the changing market environment in the maritime industry, Namport's strategy to achieve goals of doubling cargo volumes by 2017 as outlined in Namibia's national development plan, cargo throughput growth at Walvis Bay port reaching 3 million TEUs by 2045, expansion and improvement projects recently completed or underway at Walvis Bay port, and long term plans to develop Walvis Bay into a larger regional shipping hub under the SADC Gateway project.