Lomé – The Autonomous Port of Lomé (PAL) has implemented a mobile payment system for entry tickets, allowing users to pay via mobile money platforms Mixx by YAS and Coris Money. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Coastal Protection, aims to streamline administrative processes and enhance transparency in port operations.
Port users can now pay their entry fees using their mobile phones at designated kiosks within the port. After providing their mobile number, they receive a notification to validate the transaction. Upon confirmation, a digital ticket is generated and stored on their device, complementing the traditional paper ticket. “Even if you lose the physical ticket, you have everything on your phone,” explained Catherine Savery, director of Mixx By Yas.
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Abdel Biaou, director of digital banking at Coris Bank, highlighted the speed and security of the system, stating that it allows for “a smooth payment in less than three minutes.”
Rear Admiral Fogan Kodjo Adegnon, Director General of the Port, emphasized the strategic importance of the move, stating that “this operation marks a strategic turning point towards a more competitive port in line with international standards.”
This reform is the latest in a series of digitization efforts launched in 2021 to modernize port services and facilitate trade. These efforts are taking place against a backdrop of increasing competition among ports in the sub-regional market.
