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By Andrew Mwangura The fourth week of the Persian Gulf conflict has brought into sharp relief a reality commercial shipping understands all too well: wars are defined not only by…
By Andrew Mwangura The numbers are stark, but they are not just numbers. Rather, they are a quiet ledger of human lives lost in one of the least discussed yet…
By Andrew Mwangura In an industry built on movement, transition has always been part of the maritime story. Ships move between ports, cargo moves across continents, and seafarers move between…
Along China’s 18,000-kilometer coastline, a quiet revolution has been underway. For years, ports sprouted up every 50 kilometers on average — many of them offering identical services, fighting over the…
At dawn on March 15, 2026, a group of fishermen off the coast of Mocímboa da Praia in northern Mozambique were doing what their families and communities depend on them…
Along China’s 18,000-kilometer coastline, a quiet revolution has been underway. For years, ports sprouted up every 50 kilometers on average — many of them offering identical services, fighting over the…
After thirteen years of delays, abandoned plans, and shattered hopes, Kenya has finally announced a path to commercialize the Turkana oil discoveries. The government’s plan to build a Sh220 billion…
In 1969, the discovery of the Ekofisk field, one of the largest offshore oil deposits ever found, threatened to rewrite Norway’s destiny overnight. For a modest Scandinavian nation, it was…
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…
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…