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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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 1 February 2025

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   ECO SALERNO

SA Port Statistics for Calendar Year 2024
Contract awarded to renovate and extend Port of Matadi Container Terminal
RBCT coal exports take an upward turn to reach 52mt
Suez Canal Authority, IMO discuss security and future of maritime trade
TRADE NEWS: Rolls-Royce to power world’s fastest offshore crew transfer vessels for Southern Africa service
China has invested billions in ports around the world. This is why the West is so concerned
Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 – Let’s take another look!
Ulstein 2024 Highlights Video
WHARF TALK: Multi-Purpose Support Vessel (MPSV) – GO SUPPORTER
Tanger Med Port crosses 10 million container mark in 2024
ICS welcomes release of Galaxy Leader crew
TRAC says N4 inside Mozambique to be rehabilitated
TRAC diz que N4 dentro de Moçambique deve ser reabilitado
Port of Nacala tops the 100,000 TEU mark for 2024
Porto de Nacala supera a marca de 100.000 TEU para 2024
MV Mpungu opens a new chapter in Lake Victoria shipping
WHARF TALK: CSOV – IWS STARWALKER
Africa without borders could help the continent prosper – what’s getting in the way
IMO: Statement on the release of the Galaxy Leader crew
INTERCARGO Quality Panel – driving maritime excellence
Global supply chains adapt to new era of trade challenges, report finds
IMO’s Regional Office in Alexandria will strengthen maritime cooperation in MENA region

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 25 January 2025

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW: CMA CGM RIO GRANDE

MV Mpungu opens a new chapter in Lake Victoria shipping
WHARF TALK: CSOV – IWS STARWALKER
Africa without borders could help the continent prosper – what’s getting in the way
IMO: Statement on the release of the Galaxy Leader crew
INTERCARGO Quality Panel – driving maritime excellence
Global supply chains adapt to new era of trade challenges, report finds
IMO’s Regional Office in Alexandria will strengthen maritime cooperation in MENA region
Container sector bullish after stellar 2024, but…
Xeneta appoints new chair amid board changes
Xeneta appoints new chair amid board changes
WHARF TALK: floating university ship – PACIFIC WORLD
Ocean Valiant oil rig aground off Tunisia coast
Biofuels have great potential but supply may present a problem – DNV
Red Sea ‘wait and see’ for shipping lines
INS Tushil visiting Nigeria on homeward voyage
IMO: S-G’s news conference
SAS Amatola begins maritime security patrol
SA Port Statistics for December 2024
Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway runs into first profit in Q4
Kalmar boosts Maputo Port efficiency with new equipment order
CILTSA and BBOpEx Solutions forge strategic partnership
Counterfeit pilot ladders
NovaMarine expands service offerings with acquisition of AllSurvey Industrial
Marguisa Shipping Lines reinforces West Africa service with extra ship
SA Port Statistics for November 2024
Opinion Piece: Taking Stock

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 25 February 2024

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

Here are the News Headlines for the period between 18 and 24 February 2024

FIRST VIEW:   ITAL USODIMARE

Red-letter day as mv Mpungu is launched into Lake Victoria
Cape Town Container Terminal has 43% improvement in weekly truck volumes
Moroccan ports prepare for climate change impact
Central Region ports recovery plan in full swing
Durban port productivity and Mauritius cyclone threat force port omissions
Cyclone warning for Mauritius and Reunion
WHARF TALK: Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) – HANG JUN 4017
Tug SVITZER SANTO NIÑO (IMO 9965904) on delivery voyage to Cape Town
Transnet Port Terminals launches programme to boost technical capacity
Lest We Forget. SS Mendi 21 February 1917
Livestock carrier raises a huge stink in Cape Town
EU launches Eunavfor Aspides to safeguard freedom of Red Sea navigation
WHARF TALK: livestock carrier – AL KUWAIT
Loadshedding and logistics constraints, increase cost of doing business in South Africa – Kumba
Houthi’s score a success, force crew to abandon their damaged ship Rubymar
CMA CGM orders 3 Kalmar straddle carriers for SAMR, Port Réunion
WHARF TALK: multi-purpose offshore field support vessel – SKANDI SEVEN
Trade News: Weathernews launches “Berth Waiting Forecast” service
Shipping industry calls for release of Galaxy Leader crew
Smell in the City – livestock carrier to blame
WHARF TALK: SA Port Statistics for January 2024
Islamist terrorists occupy fishing town of Quissanga near Pemba
WHARF TALK: MR1 chemical and product tanker – MARITIME TUNTIGA
Ukraine sinks Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov in Black Sea
Maputo port intends investing further in rail transport
O porto de Maputo pretende investir mais no transporte ferroviário
IMO: Tanzania – Enhancing maritime security
Germany sends frigate Hessen to join EU mission in Red Sea
Houthi missile strikes a laden crude oil tanker Pollux with Russian oil for India
Boskalis acquisition of ALP receives approval

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