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As the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) fully phases in for maritime transport in 2026—covering 100% of relevant emissions, including methane and nitrous oxide—the sector is generating substantial new…
The global architecture of labour is shifting. As the world of work is reshaped by artificial intelligence, the green transition, and persistent informality, the rules governing how nations protect their…
Africa’s seaports are no longer just gateways for bulk commodities and containerized goods. They are strategic assets that determine who captures value in global supply chains, who builds manufacturing ecosystems,…
In the last week of October 2026, representatives from 27 locations across the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) gathered in Cape Town for the annual Controlling Council meeting. Hosted by…
Kenya is once again staring at a familiar and costly pattern. A major infrastructure project—years in the making, backed by exceptionally concessional Japanese financing, with designs completed, funds disbursed, and…
Kenya Shipyards Limited has placed a bold bet on Mombasa. The state-owned corporation has proposed a specialised graving dock at the Port of Mombasa capable of handling vessels between 185…
For nearly two decades, more than 300 containers of critical power transmission equipment—high-capacity transformers, cables, and switchgear—sat abandoned at Nigerian ports. Only recently, following a presidential directive, have authorities begun…
Today, at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development in Nairobi, the State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs and the Kenya Maritime Authority host the latest public participation forum on…
On 4 November 2026, Aliko Dangote stood in Walvis Bay with Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and announced a roughly US$2.5 billion fuel storage and regional pipeline project. The tank farm…
In late November 2025, at the 34th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly in London, Kenya suffered a significant diplomatic and strategic setback. After holding a continuous seat…