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Shipping is often described as the backbone of globalization—a borderless conveyor belt moving goods with quiet efficiency. But the week of 19–25 October 2026 exposed a troubling paradox: the industry…
On the sidelines of the inaugural African Maritime Security Forum in Accra, a seemingly routine courtesy call carried strategic weight. Brigadier John Sankale Kiswaa, Deputy Commander of the Kenya Navy,…
In mid-October 2026, naval leaders from across Africa gathered at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra for the inaugural African Maritime Security Forum. Under the theme “The…
Kenya’s maritime domain is no longer a peripheral concern. It is central to national security, food systems, trade, employment, and the Blue Economy ambitions articulated in Vision 2030. Against this…
Tanzania is making a decisive bet on its main maritime gateway. The official confirmation that the Port of Dar es Salaam will expand from roughly 12 to 22 berths at…
As Africa’s ports expand and the blue economy gains momentum, a quiet crisis threatens to undercut the ambition. The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region—stretching from Somalia and Kenya through Tanzania,…
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…