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There was a time—not so long ago—when the Port of Mombasa was spoken of in regional trade circles with a mixture of exasperation and resignation. Congestion, delays, and inefficiencies were…
Leading Norwegian shipping companies, including Wilhelmsen Ship Management, have committed to employ 1,000 Kenyan seafarers by 2030, with at least 120 expected to secure placements by the end of this…
For years, Lake Victoria’s vast economic potential remained largely untapped—overshadowed by road transport and constrained by chronic underinvestment in lake infrastructure. Today, however, a remarkable transformation is underway at Kisumu…
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently convened a workshop of cargo handlers, government agencies, regional institutions, and logistics stakeholders to deliberate on logistics efficacy in the North Corridor. The move…
The rescue of 24 Indian seafarers from the burning product tanker Marivex off the coast of Oman serves as a stark reminder of the persistent dangers facing maritime professionals in…
Every ship that sails the world’s oceans carries more than cargo, passengers, or crew. It also carries a nationality, a legal identity, and the sovereign authority of a nation. This…
In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, where ships often appear as mere specks on the horizon, a flash of color can reveal everything. The distinctive funnel markings, hull…
The Port of Mombasa has long served as the economic heartbeat of East and Central Africa, connecting regional markets to global trade routes and facilitating the movement of millions of…
Kenya’s maritime sector stands at a critical juncture. With the Port of Mombasa serving as one of Africa’s busiest gateways, a strategic coastline stretching over 500 kilometres along the Indian…
Africa stands at the threshold of a maritime renaissance. From port expansion and logistics corridors to the growth of the blue economy and offshore industries, the continent is increasingly recognizing…