Africa’s Ports and the New Geography of Power
The quiet map of global trade is being redrawn—not in stock exchanges or diplomatic halls, but along Africa’s coastlines. Ports, once treated as passive gateways for imports and exports, are…
China infrastructure projects in Africa are unlocking huge potential in maritime
There is a seductive simplicity in the narrative that China’s expanding footprint in African ports is merely about infrastructure, efficiency, and trade facilitation. New berths, deeper drafts, modern cranes, and…
Cruise shipping proved resilient to Covid-19 impact, but new challenges abound
Few industries have demonstrated the stubborn resilience of the global cruise sector. After absorbing the near-total devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic—an enforced shutdown no other leisure industry endured with such…
Why Africa’s ports are key to economic and geopolitical power
The quiet map of global trade is being redrawn—not in stock exchanges or diplomatic halls, but along Africa’s coastlines. Ports, once treated as passive gateways for imports and exports, are…
A Dynasty at Sea: MSC’s Generational Handover and the Future of Global Shipping
The quiet transfer of power at Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is more than a generational shift within a family business—it signals a defining moment in the evolution of global shipping…
Miami Expo on sea trade cruise is wake up call to Kenya and East Africa
As the global cruise and maritime community gathers at the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference and Exhibition in Miami, the prevailing tone is unmistakably forward-looking. The industry is no longer simply…
ANALYSIS The fall of the Port of Durban and new hopes in ICTSI concession
Many ports in Africa have had challenges, but not many observers out here would have expected the Port of Durban in South Africa to rank at the very bottom of…
With 670 commercial ports and still counting, Indonesia is a unique shipping nation
When you think of maritime nations, what comes to mind? Perhaps, Singapore’s gleaming hub? Rotterdam’s automation? However, here is a surprise for you: Indonesia operates more ports than any other…
Ambassador Karigithu’s SC Title -A Nod to Kenya’s Maritime Ambition and Evolving Legal Excellence
The conferment of the rank of senior counsel on Ambassador Nancy Wakarima Karigithu is more than a personal accolade; it is a landmark moment for Kenya’s legal profession and a…
The Future Of Governance In An Increasingly Digital Global Era
The rise of multipolar tensions has redefined how governments negotiate, cooperate, and compete. Major summits, trade agreements, and defense collaborations now reflect a world where authority is more evenly distributed,…