Kenya needs to overhaul its maritime law to cope with changes
Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its quest to harness the Blue Economy as a cornerstone of national development. With the Port of Mombasa serving as East Africa’s premier…
Kenya seafarers finally resolve to unite to face common challenges
In a sector long fractured by competing interests, personal egos, and institutional silos, the Seafarers Union of Kenya (SUK) has taken a decisive and welcome step toward genuine collaboration. The…
URC boss assures that Uganda would retain North Corridor as its cargo route
Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) Board recently visited to the Port of Mombasa which goes a long way toward enhancing regional trade integration and efficiency of the Kenya-Uganda transport and logistics.…
Who said Kenya’s ports are being sold? Here’s the truth of the matter
Kenya’s ports are the gateway to East Africa’s trade, so when rumors spread that the Port of Mombasa, Lamu Port, and Kisumu Port are being “sold off” or “privatized,” they…
Shippers protest arbitrary deadlines and fees for new inspection rule
The decision to defer the mandatory cargo screening directive that was set to take effect on May 1, 2026, is a welcome relief for Kenya’s trade sector, but it should…
Africa’s Ports Must Reinvent—or Risk Irrelevance in the New Global Trade Order
As the global maritime industry undergoes one of the most profound transformations in modern history, Africa’s ports stand at a defining crossroads. The message emerging from the ongoing Africa Ports…
Red Sea Trade Corridor Takes Shape as Egypt and Eritrea Launch New Shipping Line
The launch of a new shipping line connecting Egypt and Eritrea is more than just another maritime service across the Red Sea. It signals the gradual emergence of a new…
Time to allocate Merchant Shipping Levy to the essential priorities
Kenya straddles one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, with the Lamu Port and the Port of Mombasa serving as East Africa’s undisputed maritime gateway. Billions of shillings in cargo…
Russia’s FESCO now opens routes to Dar es Salaam port
Russian container carrier FESCO has decided to expand its Africa operations into Tanzania’s Port of Dar es Salaam, which implies continuation of a geopolitical and commercial realignment unfolding quietly and…
Women clientele drive South Africa’s cruise boom
South Africa’s cruise industry is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Beneath the headlines of rising passenger numbers and expanding port activity lies a deeper story—one of shifting consumer behaviour,…