Lamu Port expects surge in ship calls through Easter
In the coming days, through Easter and after, the Port of Lamu is set to witness a significant spike in vessel calls. This reflects growth of regional trade and steady…
How Lamu Port is gaining from Persian Gulf chaos
The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through the global shipping industry, forcing vessels to abandon one of the world’s most critical maritime arteries. What began…
Gulf war: Up to 20,000 seafarers remain stranded
The International Maritime Organization’s Council was to gather in London on Wednesday and Thursday of March 18 and 19, respectively, for an extraordinary to discuss shipping lanes and security protocols…
What entails planned relocation of Tanzania’s DMI to pave way for new ship dock
Tanzania intends to relocate the Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI) to make way for a new ship dock at the Port of Dar es Salaam. The decision represents a…
US-Israel Vs Iran war: Ship companies count losses from vessel attacks
The war in Iran has continued to impact badly on the merchant maritime fleet with 17 vessels attacked since February 28. The US-Israel versus Iran war is potentially the most…
Opportunities and challenges for Kenya in the aftershock of Hormuz crisis
with a stark reminder of its fragility. For Kenya, a nation whose economic engine is intricately linked to the ebb and flow of international trade, this geopolitical flashpoint is not…
Dar es Salaam’s new maritime academy is a major boost to seafarers training
The winds of change are blowing through Dar es Salaam’s harbor, carrying with them the promise of a revitalized maritime future for Tanzania. For decades, the nation’s seafaring ambitions have…
KPA hosts Iftar dinner for staff; MD Ruto calls for more efforts to sustain growth Excellence
As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) family came together in a powerful display of unity and mutual respect, hosting a joint…
Measured Step Towards Sustainable Ports
After a three-month delay from the initially planned September rollout, the new KPA Tariff Book 2025 has finally taken effect at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu. The Kenya Ports…
Harbour of Harmony: How Performance Excellence United Kenya’s Ports
For decades, the relationship between port management and dockworkers has been characterized by tension, mistrust, and adversarial negotiations across maritime facilities worldwide. Yet something remarkable has emerged along Kenya’s Indian…