Alfred H Knight (AHK), a global leader in inspection, testing, and consultancy services, is expanding its agricultural solutions in Namibia.
The company recently completed its first wheat vessel discharge inspection at the Port of Walvis Bay, marking a significant milestone in supporting Namibia’s growing agricultural sector.
For over 140 years, Alfred H Knight has built a reputation for delivering trust and certainty to global supply chains. AHK has since diversified its services to include a comprehensive suite of agricultural solutions, helping farmers, traders and stakeholders, such as investors, ensure quality, manage risks and maintain compliance with global trade regulations. This expansion aligns with AHK’s commitment to addressing the region’s agricultural needs by providing independent inspection, sampling, analytical and traceability services.
Through these services, AHK Namibia helps determine sustainable growing practices and supports the trade of agricultural products such as grains, oilseeds, fertilizers, and feedstuffs. “As demand for agricultural inputs and food production rises across Africa, Namibia has made significant strides in modernising its sector. AHK is proud to offer essential inspection and analytical services to help support this growth.” Moses Pius, Country Manager for AHK Namibia.
Commenting on this milestone and with the launch of the first wheat vessel discharge operation at the port of Walvis Bay, Maxime Francois, Regional General Manager for AHK Africa & Middle East, said: “Alfred H Knight is proud to support the sector with a full range of independent inspection and analytical services in Namibia. From fertilizers and grains to feedstuffs and oilseeds, our specialists bring technical expertise to a wide variety of commodities, building confidence throughout the agricultural value chain.”
In addition, AHK Namibia offers precision agriculture services to support food security and enhance crop quality. By utilising data-driven insights, these services optimise inputs like water and fertilizers, promoting sustainable farming and helping Southern African farmers compete in global markets.