About us
WPS is a developer and operator of port and logistics infrastructure, characterized by strong execution discipline and a pragmatic delivery mindset.
Location & Reach
Where We Operate
Headquartered in Belgium and Djibouti, WPS serves as a strategic bridge between international capital and emerging opportunities. While our core focus remains on the transformative growth across Africa, our global capability allows us to deploy expertise to port and logistics projects worldwide.
Global Headquarters
Antwerp, Belgium & Djibouti City, Djibouti
Operational focus
Pan-African focus with global project delivery capability
Our Approach
We operate with a “skin in the game” philosophy. Our methodology relies on structured governance and dedicated project board oversight. By combining rigorous milestone tracking with proactive risk management, we ensure that every initiative moves from concept to operational reality with absolute precision.
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Structured project board oversight for clear accountability.
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Precision
Rigorous milestone tracking and performance monitoring.
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Security
Proactive risk management embedded in every phase.
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Execution
A pragmatic mindset focused on results, not just reports.
Partnerships
Synergistic Ecosystem
Led by Industry Experts
Wahib Daher Aden
CEO
As Chief Executive Officer of World Port Services (WPS), Wahib Daher Aden drives the company’s strategic direction, leveraging decades of high-level international experience to strengthen WPS’s position in the global market. He seamlessly combines a global strategic vision with deep, on-the-ground operational expertise cultivated throughout his distinguished career.
Mr. Wahib Daher Aden has spent his professional life at the forefront of the port services and logistics industry. He has a proven track record of successfully developing and operationalizing a diverse portfolio of assets, transforming complex challenges into efficient, revenue-generating operations.
Under his leadership, WPS is focused on a clear mission: to develop and operate world-class infrastructure. This strategy not only ensures sustainable growth but also reinforces the company’s position as a trusted and distinguished partner in the global logistics sector.
Wahib Daher Aden
CEO
About Wahib
As Chief Executive Officer of World Port Services (WPS), Wahib Daher Aden drives the company’s strategic direction, leveraging decades of high-level international experience to strengthen WPS’s position in the global market. He seamlessly combines a global strategic vision with deep, on-the-ground operational expertise cultivated throughout his distinguished career.
Mr. Wahib Daher Aden has spent his professional life at the forefront of the port services and logistics industry. He has a proven track record of successfully developing and operationalizing a diverse portfolio of assets, transforming complex challenges into efficient, revenue-generating operations.
Under his leadership, WPS is focused on a clear mission: to develop and operate world-class infrastructure. This strategy not only ensures sustainable growth but also reinforces the company’s position as a trusted and distinguished partner in the global logistics sector.
Gert Willems
CHAIRMAN
Gert Willems is Chairman of World Port Services (WPS) and a Belgian entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in ports, logistics, and industrial infrastructure development.
He has built and led multiple ventures across the maritime and technology sectors, focusing on long-term value creation, operational excellence, and digital transformation. His work spans port development, terminal operations, and integrated logistics ecosystems across international markets.
As Chairman of WPS, he defines the strategic direction of the organization, fostering international partnerships and advancing future-ready, technology-driven port solutions. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, a Master in Scientific Computing Applications, and a Postgraduate degree in Effective Management.
Gert Willems
CHAIRMAN
About Gert
Gert Willems is Chairman of World Port Services (WPS) and a Belgian entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in ports, logistics, and industrial infrastructure development.
He has built and led multiple ventures across the maritime and technology sectors, focusing on long-term value creation, operational excellence, and digital transformation. His work spans port development, terminal operations, and integrated logistics ecosystems across international markets.
As Chairman of WPS, he defines the strategic direction of the organization, fostering international partnerships and advancing future-ready, technology-driven port solutions. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, a Master in Scientific Computing Applications, and a Postgraduate degree in Effective Management.
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