Shippers protest arbitrary deadlines and fees for new inspection rule
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…
Africa’s Ports Must Reinvent—or Risk Irrelevance in the New Global Trade Order
As the global maritime industry undergoes one of the most profound transformations in modern history, Africa’s ports stand at a defining crossroads. The message emerging from the ongoing Africa Ports…
Red Sea Trade Corridor Takes Shape as Egypt and Eritrea Launch New Shipping Line
The launch of a new shipping line connecting Egypt and Eritrea is more than just another maritime service across the Red Sea. It signals the gradual emergence of a new…
Time to allocate Merchant Shipping Levy to the essential priorities
Kenya straddles one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, with the Lamu Port and the Port of Mombasa serving as East Africa’s undisputed maritime gateway. Billions of shillings in cargo…
Russia’s FESCO now opens routes to Dar es Salaam port
Russian container carrier FESCO has decided to expand its Africa operations into Tanzania’s Port of Dar es Salaam, which implies continuation of a geopolitical and commercial realignment unfolding quietly and…
Women clientele drive South Africa’s cruise boom
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,…
International Women’s Day: Charting a New Course for Women in Maritime – From Tokenism to True Excellence
This International Women’s Day, as the world celebrates the resilience, contributions, and untapped potential of women, the maritime industry remains a stark reminder of how far we still have to…
A Welcome Boost for Nigeria’s Ports: Maersk’s $600 Million Pledge Signals Hope Amid Enduring Challenges
In a notable vote of confidence in Nigeria’s economic trajectory under President Bola Tinubu, APM Terminals—the port operating arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk—has pledged a fresh $600 million investment to modernize…
Unlocking Kenya’s Maritime Potential: Redirect the Merchant Shipping Levy to Build a World-Class Seafaring Nation
Kenya straddles one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, with the Lamu Port and the Port of Mombasa serving as East Africa’s undisputed maritime gateway. Billions of shillings in cargo…
Flags of Evasion: How African Ship Registries Are Sustaining Russia’s Shadow Oil Fleet
The modern sanctions war against Russia is no longer fought only in banks, energy markets, or diplomatic chambers. It is increasingly being waged at sea—through obscure registries, aging oil tankers,…