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