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In the high-stakes world of East African logistics, a single empty container can bring an entire supply chain to a grinding halt. Southern Shipping Services Ltd (SSSL), an Alpha Group…
The Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit 2026 has just concluded in Shanghai—the first time the gathering has been held on the Chinese mainland. Under the theme “Shared Seas, Shifting Horizons,”…
The Kenya Ships Agents Association’s October 2026 newsletter arrives at a pivotal time for East Africa’s premier gateway. Released amid mounting pressure on the Port of Mombasa—where more than 20,000…
In late October 2026, Congo Terminal completed structural works on a major new refrigerated container yard at the East Mole platform in Pointe-Noire. The facility adds 24 reefer gantries and…
In late October 2026, Congo Terminal completed structural works on a major new refrigerated container yard at the East Mole platform in Pointe-Noire. The facility adds 24 reefer gantries and…
When a delegation from the Indian Coast Guard, led by Commandant Ramanjeet Singh Rana of ICGS Varaha, visited the Port of Mombasa and publicly commended its strategic role in trade…
The Beira Fishing Port’s nine-month catch of 5,049 tonnes—69% of its 7,350-tonne annual target—looks like a success story on paper. But that figure conceals a far more troubling truth: Mozambique’s…
When a Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) team led by Assistant Director for Maritime Transport Logistics Training, Mr. Jacob Eweet, paid a courtesy call on Taita Taveta University, it was more…
A recent recruitment drive in Mombasa captures a quiet but significant moment: Seaforth Shipping, supporting Viking Cruises, actively seeking Kenyan talent for hospitality roles at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic.…
As global maritime leaders gather in Busan this week for the World Maritime Day Parallel Event, one session stands out for its quiet urgency. On 27 October, the World Shipping…