One of Cape Verde's main strategic objectives is to take advantage of its strategic location in the Middle Atlantic, becoming a maritime platform between the markets of Europe, Africa, North America, and South America, making the most of the potential of the blue economy, which could rise from 8% (2020) to around 25% of GDP and from 11,000 to around 30,000 to 35,000 jobs by 2030. Cape Verde has 9 ports, with the Port of Praia and Porto Grande having the largest volume of operations. The state owns the land, infrastructure and equipment and provides all port, logistical and maritime services to ships and cargo, with ENAPOR being the Port Authority and service concessionaire.
Imports and exports of goods in Cape Verde are expected to increase until 2028, reaching an average of 6.3% and 10.8% per year, which represents around 1.5% and 0.4% billion euros respectively, according to forecasts by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This development will have a positive impact on the movement of cargo and port calls at Portuguese ports.
