Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 15 July 2023

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:  Ngura and MSC Catania

Richards Bay port at virtual standstill following ‘stop work’ order
New Transnet Board appointed
WHARF TALK: cable laying vessel – NIWA
Torching of trucks an act of economic sabotage says Transport Mi
Gulf of Guinea: Resurgence of maritime piracy and armed robbery
TRADE NEWS: Thordon applies seal-embedded bearing involving no drydocking
Nigeria to destroy tanker laden with stolen oil
WHARF TALK: multi-purpose heavylift cargo vessel – DA DAN XIA
Over 300 migrants missing at sea between Senegal and Canary Islands
More trucks stopped and set alight on national roads
Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline under more pressure
New Northern Cape rail crossing loop leads to increased manganese export volumes
WHARF TALK: Capesize gearless bulk carrier – CAPE GENESIS
In Conversation: Somaliland- Berbera city’s growth is being held back by a power supply monopoly
Timely Reminder: African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is essential
NIMASA has lost focus, says NISA chairman 
Two new Mobile Cranes for Port of Maputo
Dois novos guindastes móveis para o Porto de Maputo
WHARF TALK: MR2 product tanker – NEUTRON SOUND
IMO Latest: Revised GHG reduction strategy adopted
Service Update: CMA CGM to launch TURAF EXPRESS service connecting Turkey, Malta and Algeria
Lobito Corridor aims at 1.5 million tons freight in three years
Service Update: MOL Proficiency to omit Cape Town call
Maritime security: Expanding skills in Africa and the Indian Ocean
MPA Singapore and Lloyd’s Register sign ‘Silk Alliance’ MoU

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 2 April 2023

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   Durban Bay – Tranquility

Danish tanker Monjasa Reformer remains missing after pirates go on board
WHARF TALK: Ultramax bulk carrier SAGAR KANTA
IMO workshop on domestic ferry safety: Eastern and Southern Africa
Transnet Pipelines delivers first direct jet fuel parcel to OR Tambo International Airport
L’UE financera la reconstruction de l’autoroute stratégique Tchad-Cameroun vers le port de Douala
EU to fund rebuilding strategic Chad-Cameroon highway to Douala port
President Ramaphosa directs Transnet to implement reforms to turnaround entity’s performance
Gordhan off to China to ‘save’ the loco order
WHARF TALK: Post Panamax container vessel – MOL PROFICIENCY
SAECS Advisory – MOL Proficiency to bypass London Gateway
Hapag-Lloyd launches new WA1 – West Africa Service
Lake Tanganyika’s Kabwe Port saves traders long journeys
Another transport appointment change in Kenya as new administration takes charge
Lobito Port moves towards becoming a landlord port, with concessioned terminal
WHARF TALK: Panamax MR2 products tanker – KING GREGORY
Lake Tanganyika ports enjoying fruits of government investment
Whatever next? Transnet investigates allegations of ‘Ghost Trains’
Angola’s February oil production decreases
NATO MARCOM: Exercising on Africa’s northern flank
WHARF TALK: SA Port Statistics for February 2023
WHARF TALK: offshore support vessel – NAUTILUS
Grindrod confirms appointing Johny Smith as new CEO of rail division
World Bank agrees to finance repair of Mozambique’s EN1 North-South Highway
OPINION: Seismic surveys on the South African coast
Logistics Park planned for Angolan border town of Luau
USD 30 million for rebuilding Mocimboa da Praia port
Trade finance: Lifeblood for African small businesses

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 30 September 2022

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   Liebherr STS cranes

WHARF TALK: LR1 Panamax tanker HAFNIA PRESTIGE
SAECS vessel MOL Proficiency latest delay update
Xeneta Rates report: The slide begins, rates fall for first time since January
TRADE NEWS: Unique Ship-to-Shore Power System Helps Accelerate Decarbonisation Efforts in Maritime Sector
Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) commits to Greener Shipping
WMD News: South Africa’s lighthouses go green
CASE STUDY: Port of Tema MPS Terminal 3 – Benefits of Berthing Window
WHARF TALK:  neo panamax container ship   MSC DOMITILLE
Nigeria commits to achieving greener shipping for sustainable development
Aviation: Working conditions worsening
Cornelder undertakes upgrades at the port of Beira
Ten million TEU moves in nine years for DP World’s London Gateway
Transport minister says government working with Transnet to restore rail
WHARF TALK: tug and supply vessel NOMASA
Access roads to Cameroon’s Port of Kribi and adjacent industrial site to be upgraded
World Maritime Day highlights 2 million seafarers on world’s merchant fleet
Demand for cruise holidays surpasses 2019 levels
Preparations for building a new Tanzanian port at Bagamoyo underway, says TPA
WHARF TALK: COSCO LR1 Panamax tanker QI LIN ZUO
IN CONVERSATION: Nigeria is producing less and less oil. Here’s why
East African shippers concerned about Suez Canal transit fee increases
Air Freight: MSC to Develop Air Cargo Solution
Shipping industry needed to brave the rough seas of economic crises – UNCTAD Sec-General
WHARF TALK: specialist heavy load vessel ZHEN HUA 35
SAECS vessel MOL Proficiency unable to continue northward voyage, remains  in Tangiers with mechanical issues
As global economic crises pile up, Ghanaian leader says it is time for urgent attention
IN CONVERSATION: South Africa is surrounded by sea but doesn’t have a plan to protect it: three steps to get one
42nd Chinese Navy task force heads for patrol duty in Gulf of Aden

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

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First View : MOL PROFICIENCY
Uproar as Transnet Board fails to attend parliamentary Scopa meeting
Continuous development of Suez Canal is ordered
MOL Signs Bauxite Transport Deal from Guinea with Alufer Mining Limited
Liquid cargo handling to be given a boost in South Africa
Van Oord’s Maldives project scoops DPC Innovation Award
Global network of centres of excellence in marine technology launched
NATO SNMCMG2 in the Aegean
Chinese shipbuilders spearheading the return to water
Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
Cruise News and Naval Activities
Pics of the Day : NAUTICA

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

Here are the day’s Maritime News Headlines:

First View : MOL PROFICIENCY
South Africa rejects Japanese container liner merger
Nigeria in urgent need of a maritime transport policy – NIMASA
Approval for Eni and Anadarko LNG terminal in Rovuma Basin
French logistic specialist Necotrans faces judicial management
Cruise news: Viking adds third ship to fleet
World’s largest container ship calls at the Port of Felixstowe
PRESS RELEASES
Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
Cruise News and Naval Activities
Pics of the Day : INS TARKASH

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