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For a nation whose history, economy, and future are deeply intertwined with the Indian Ocean, Kenya has for too long underutilized one of the most valuable assets available to any…
Kenya has spent recent years rightly championing the blue economy as a pillar of national growth. From port modernization and maritime trade expansion to fisheries, logistics, and coastal development, the…
CMA CGM Adventure has arrived at the Port of Mombasa, which is a significant development in the evolution of regional shipping in East Africa. As the first large, gas-powered container…
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…
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…
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,…
In the arid expanses of the Damerjog corridor, south of Djibouti City, a quiet but consequential transformation is underway. Ground has broken on the Fuelstor Terminal—a $160 million multi-product fuel…
The global maritime sector is moving toward decarbonization—reluctantly at times, and almost always unevenly. Yet within this broader transition, one segment is emerging as both a test case and a…
At first glance, the recent engagement between Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) leadership and employees at the Port of Mombasa might seem like routine internal management. But for Kenya’s maritime future,…
For five years, one of the most strategically located industrial assets in Kenya has remained largely dormant—even as regional competitors surge ahead to capture global trade and logistics investments. The…