Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 15 November 2025

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW: Grimaldi’s con-ro vessel – GREAT ABIDJAN

Mossel Bay’s new cruise facility welcomes first vessel, signals tourism growth
Grindrod breaks ground on major expansion at Matola Terminal
EU Naval forces board abandoned pirate mother ship
Namport strengthens tug capability at Walvis Bay with 80-tonne tractor tug contract
Xeneta: Red Sea ceasefire could trigger global freight rate collapse
WHARF TALK: floating power station – KARPOWERSHIP NEZIH BEY
Drydocks World delivers EMEM FPSO to boost Nigeria’s offshore energy capacity
Douala Port signs $1.31 bn PPP with Mira Group for transformative quay development
MSC standalone Asia-Mozambique service inaugurated
Insimbi Ridge Precinct anchors new freight corridor era at Cato Ridge
TPT orders 16 hybrid straddle carriers from Kalmar
MSC suspends cargo bookings to Mali amid fuel blockade and security crisis
When polluters don’t pay: still no cleanup at South African oil refinery that’s caused millions in damage but was sold for 1 rand
Fuel price cuts bring relief for road freight sector — but challenges remain
Fuel price cuts bring relief for road freight sector — but challenges remain
WHARF TALK: semi-submersible heavy load carrier – TRANSSHELF
Briefly Speaking – Week ending 8 November 2025
MarTrust and ISWAN partner to boost seafarer wellbeing
New ICS publication
Second Durban-bound tanker Hellas Aphrodite attacked by pirates off Somali coast
Nigeria launches $1 billion Port Enhancement Programme to boost maritime competitiveness
Artificial developments weaken coastal resilience – here’s how mapping them can help
Saudi’s RSGT secures 30-year concession for Djibouti’s Port of Tadjourah
Egypt commences production of ten PV43-M patrol vessels
Cape Town Container Terminal prepares for surge in deciduous fruit exports
Africa’s trade deal with the US was left in limbo: what exporters can do about it
Political disruption hits Dar es Salaam port
Attempted pirate attack on Durban-bound Stolt tanker off Somalia

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 3 May 2025

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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First View: SAS Adam Kok III

Liner Shipping Pumps $1.1 Trillion into U.S. Economy, Supports 6.4 Million Jobs – New S&P Global Report
Trade priorities: Francophone countries reflect strategy
WHARF TALK: HMS BEAGLE – 31st May 1836 to 18th June 1836
DP World Sokhna posts record throughput in Q1 2025 as citrus exports surge
MSC Cruises South Africa celebrates the end of the summer 2024/2025 cruise season
Maersk launches first integrated logistics hub in Senegal to bolster West African supply chains
BAE Systems and Umoe Mandal sign agreement to deepen maritime collaboration
Inauguration of the African Space Agency
UNCTAD launches first-ever country-level data on seaborne trade
WHARF TALK: AUV survey vessel – ARGEO VENTURE
Massive Iranian port explosion linked to ballistic missile fuel
Angola to become major fertiliser exporter with new $2 billion ammonia and urea plant
New fuel rules, new fleets: Shipping braces for a green transition
CMA CGM secures controlling stake in Santos Brasil in $2 billion deal
Reload Logistics report maps out future of Southern Africa’s Trade and Transport Corridors
WHARF TALK: container ships – ONE RESOLUTION, ONE RESILIENCE
INTERCARGO hails ILO recognition of seafarers as key workers under Maritime Labour Convention
INS Sunayna arrives in Mozambique under SAGAR Mission, strengthening regional maritime ties
From Drakensberg to drones: Rethinking South Africa’s naval capabilities
New Maritime Labour Convention amendments Boosting seafarers’ conditions
Bulker Sale and Purchase market cools sharply in Q1 2025 amid market uncertainty
WHARF TALK: round-the-world cruise ship – MSC MAGNIFICA
Western Indian Ocean naval ties strengthened
Arkas Line strengthens West Africa presence with dedicated fleet deployment

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 25 April 2025

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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First View: car carrier – WEN JING KOU

Reload Logistics report maps out future of Southern Africa’s Trade and Transport Corridors
WHARF TALK: container ships – ONE RESOLUTION, ONE RESILIENCE
INTERCARGO hails ILO recognition of seafarers as key workers under Maritime Labour Convention
INS Sunayna arrives in Mozambique under SAGAR Mission, strengthening regional maritime ties
From Drakensberg to drones: Rethinking South Africa’s naval capabilities
New Maritime Labour Convention amendments Boosting seafarers’ conditions
Bulker Sale and Purchase market cools sharply in Q1 2025 amid market uncertainty
WHARF TALK: round-the-world cruise ship – MSC MAGNIFICA
Western Indian Ocean naval ties strengthened
Arkas Line strengthens West Africa presence with dedicated fleet deployment
New fire response guidelines issued for vehicle carriers
Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project: bp completes loading of first cargo
WHARF TALK: cruise ship – MSC EURIBIA
Samsung Heavy Industries poised to land $2.5B FLNG contract in Mozambique
Comoros: Port State Control Officers’ advanced training
Reviving India’s Maritime Legacy
New logistics terminal eases border congestion and boosts Maputo Corridor
Saharan dust over Med & Italy – EU Copernicus’s latest
Africa’s untapped talent could hold the key to solving the global seafarer shortage
Drama as ship in Nacala-a-Velha harbour catches fire
INTERCARGO Raises Concerns Over IMO’s New Climate Measure
New global minimum wage for seafarers agreed in Geneva
Trump’ USA versus China – which might have a winning hand
DP World supercharges Namibia’s Cold Chain with high-tech facility in Walvis Bay
Transnet wage talks with UNTU deadlocked as conciliation fails
Port Elizabeth Container Terminal takes delivery of new Ship-to-Shore crane

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