This SSATP working paper explores the challenges and opportunities related to digitalization in African ports and the maritime supply chain. It provides an overview of the current status of digitalization in African ports, including insights into digital maturity, policy impediments, and key drivers of port digitalization. The working paper culminates with a set of policy recommendations to enhance the digitalization of the maritime supply chain, aiming to improve efficiency and security while overcoming the obstacles that arise in this context.