Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 4 October 2025

Africa Ports & Ships maritime news

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FIRST VIEW: oil product and chemical tanker – TORM TITAN

Maersk in major retrofit drive to cut emissions and boost fleet efficiency
London Tribunal confirms Djibouti acted illegally in seizing DP World Terminal
DP World and the Djibouti Doraleh dispute
TAZARA: Dar es Salaam’s copper corridor revival
UNCTAD & ITC warn of export setbacks if AGOA expires
Maritime security in flux: Lessons from a decade of disruption
R50 billion Port of Gauteng plan unveiled to rescue SA freight system
MSC reaffirms stance against Arctic sea route transit
Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht hit by explosive device in Gulf of Aden
Congo LNG expansion gains momentum with twin offshore deployments
A Trans-Africa inland waterway network: Challenges and prospects
A landmark treaty could protect the high seas – and spark new conflicts
Briefly Speaking: Week ending 16 September 2025
WHARF TALK: semi-submersible heavyload carrier – ZHONG YU 188
BIASA raises concerns over gazetted STS Regulations
Aqaba Port records historic throughput despite Red Sea diversions
AD Ports Group rolls out LEO satellite connectivity across global and African operations
AD Ports Group commences $380 million modernisation of Luanda Terminal
Supporting seafarer skills in Africa: Simulator infrastructure training at Mombasa
Wharf Talk: cutter suction dredger – TIAN KUN HAO
Durban at the Bottom: World Bank’s Port Index sparks debate across Africa
The UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2025
Nacala Port faces structural and political headwinds, say Northern Mozambican businesses
PIL names first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana
Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage – A possible climate technology solution
DP World and Mozambique fast-track strategic port expansion and industrial investment
Second SBM for Durban: Central Energy Fund gains strategic foothold at Island View

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 27 September 2025

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW: research & survey vessel – OCEAN VANGUARD

Durban at the Bottom: World Bank’s Port Index sparks debate across Africa
The UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2025
Nacala Port faces structural and political headwinds, say Northern Mozambican businesses
PIL names first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana
Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage – A possible climate technology solution
DP World and Mozambique fast-track strategic port expansion and industrial investment
Second SBM for Durban: Central Energy Fund gains strategic foothold at Island View
Geely returns to South Africa via Durban Car Terminal
WHARF TALK: offshore construction vessel – NORMAND ENERGY
New RoRo ferry service connects Tanzania and Comoros
MENA News – Iraq aligns its maritime policies
Transnet security helps police arrest 17 suspects in two days
Briefly Speaking – Week ending 19 September 2025
Transnet and Liebherr sign 10-year equipment and support agreement
Cape Town Container Terminal takes delivery of new RTGs amid efficiency drive
Shipmasters call to the wide maritime community
South Africa grants 25-Year leases at Durban’s Island View fuel hub
WHARF TALK: subsea rock installation vessel – SEAPIPER
Peninsula expands with bunkering into Algoa Bay
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron calls at Maputo, strengthening maritime ties with Mozambique
Motshekga explains difficulties in employing artisans for the Navy
Newark Road upgrade nears completion amid heavy vehicle strain at Port of Richards Bay

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 15 August 2025

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW: Supramax geared bulk carrier – BERNINA

Toyota’s Durban commitment shines as U.S. tariffs rock South Africa’s auto exports
South Africa submits revised trade deal — what we know and what it might mean
Kenya to establish a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre
The international order is shifting: African countries have an opportunity to reshape global power relations
Tanzania–Burundi SGR to link Central Corridor with Lake Tanganyika
SA Navy meets Smolny crew during Cape Town stop
Samskip launches fast, sustainable reefer route linking Morocco to Northern Europe
Sallaum Lines welcomes MV Ocean Breeze: A green giant in global Ro-Ro shipping
Sallaum Lines – From humble beginnings to global Ro-Ro leader
Thyssenkrupp spins off naval division TKMS, builder of South Africa’s Heroine-class submarines
Maersk raises full-year outlook after strong Q2
Transnet and Hotazel Manganese Mines seal 10-year export deal under MECA3
Russian Navy training ship Smolny back in Cape Town
TNPA suspended CEO Silinga exits as disciplinary questions remain unanswered
Exercise Mosi III set down for November
Strengthening maritime governance: Tanzania – National security workshop
ICS Academy expands global access to digital maritime training
Arab Women in Maritime Association: Regional strategy to advance gender equality
CILTSA to host empowerment conference tackling gender gaps in logistics and transport
Maersk reshapes South Africa–US trade lane, MSC becomes sole direct operator
MSC set the SA-USA scene with this announcement
Namibia: High Court delivers judgement in favour of ship financiers
TNPA suspended CEO Silinga exits as disciplinary questions remain unanswered
Exercise Mosi III set down for November
Strengthening maritime governance: Tanzania – National security workshop
ICS Academy expands global access to digital maritime training
Arab Women in Maritime Association: Regional strategy to advance gender equality
CILTSA to host empowerment conference tackling gender gaps in logistics and transport
Maersk reshapes South Africa–US trade lane, MSC becomes sole direct operator
MSC set the SA-USA scene with this announcement
Namibia: High Court delivers judgement in favour of ship financiers

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