Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 14 June 2025

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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First View: – GHANA’S PORT OF TEMA

Global resistance to unilateral deep-sea mining gathers momentum at UN Ocean Conference
Rising tensions in Middle East threaten global shipping stability, warns Xeneta analyst
Two new electric dredgers en route to Kenmare’s Moma Mine in Mozambique
WHARF TALK: heavylift outside cargo vessel – FWN ANTARCTIC
Transnet Engineering expands into port equipment manufacturing
UN Ocean Conference: Global ministers demand end to hidden ownership of criminal fishing vessels
UN Ocean Conference: Day 2 – WTO Speaks
WHARF TALK: seismic survey vessel – PXGEO 2
Plans revealed for new small harbour on KZN South Coast
INTERCARGO reports ongoing safety gains – but 2024 security attacks raise alarm
UN Ocean Conference calls for stronger protections for Fishers
WHARF TALK: heavylift vessel – FAIRMASTER
Container ship Wan Hai 503 has explosion and fire off Indian coast
Record-Breaking container ship MSC RIFAYA calls at Durban
World Oceans Day and UN Ocean Conference
WHARF TALK: cable layer – NEXANS AURORA
Global scientists warn of ocean biodiversity crisis — but hope remains if we act now
MSC launches standalone service between South Africa and USA
EU and Indian Navies join forces in major Indian Ocean exercise to strengthen maritime security
Ocean currents caEU and generate electricity – and our study shows Africa’s seas have some of the strongest
MSC joins Marsa Maroc at Nador West Med as port’s second container terminal takes shape
Fire on EV-laden car carrier Morning Midas sparks alarm across shipping sector
Mozambique’s Mocímboa da Praia port at risk of becoming a White Elephant as TotalEnergies alters LNG logistics
Oceans under pressure: UNCTAD warns global trade at risk without urgent maritime reforms
Liberia certifies first homegrown marine pilot and tug master
WHARF TALK: Heavylift pipe layer JSD6000
Navantia launches Moroccan offshore patrol vessel
Grindrod opens new Headquarters and announces $80 million expansion of Matola Coal Terminal
Chagos islands: how Mauritius can turn a diplomatic triumph into real economic growth

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 8 February 2025

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   DEEPSEA WORKER

Maersk reports third-best financial year
WHARF TALK: anchor handling tug and supply (AHTS) vessel – SKANDI PEREGRINO
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager announces updated Network Capacity Statement
AMSOL introduces MT Uhambo for STS bunkering in Algoa Bay
Derailment closes the Ressano Garcia-Maputo railway line
AMSOL’s Umkhuseli tows distressed bulker into Durban
AD Ports Group to develop logistics infrastructure in Alexandria
US shippers face perfect storm of tariffs and freight rate increases, analysts warn
Latest Indian Navy frigate INS Tushil visits Durban
Red Sea crisis: supply chain issues set to continue despite Gaza ceasefire
Air cargo market performance – IATA 2024 data
AD Ports Group commences port and logistics operations in Luanda, Angola
WHARF TALK: German cruise ship – AIDASol
Namport and APS sign MoU to strengthen logistics and energy cooperation
Indian Ocean cyclone update
Further boost for Onne Multipurpose Terminal
Indian Navy ship completes hydrographic survey of seas around Mauritius
Expectations of a further fall in ocean freight rates
WHARF TALK: multi-role offshore support vessel – ARMADA 78 08
Brics: growth of China-led bloc raises questions about a rapidly shifting world order
Two cyclones, one in Mozambique Channel, pose Indian Ocean threats
WHARF TALK: multi-role offshore support vessel – ARMADA 78 0
Sounion salvage effort emphasizes environmental protection effort
Global shipping impacted by Red Sea conflict despite Israel-Hamas ceasefire
SA Port Statistics for Calendar Year 2024
MV Mpungu opens a new chapter in Lake Victoria shipping

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