Ships in port, at the SBM, at the anchorage, arrivals and departures and ships passing Durban at the time of the report.
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DURBAN CRUISE, RORO & TANKER TERMINAL
Ships in port and ETAs of ships expected in the port of Durban,
Read moreAfrica PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 29 November 2025
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines:
FIRST VIEW: MSC Nora III
Grimaldi strengthens Durban’s role in Africa–Asia trade
WHARF TALK: tug and tow – VERUDA AND UMKHUSELI
Transnet secures €300m Loan for decarbonisation — but questions remain
Agricultural exports from Africa are not doing well. Four ways to change that
EU and Port of Rotterdam back Namport’s green export terminal plan at Lüderitz
Samskip opens direct Morocco–Europe shortsea link
West and Central Africa – Port State Control: IMO training targets harmonisation
Simandou: Guinea’s mining revolution takes off
Wharf Talk – Superyacht Luminara
AMSOL celebrates renaming of its tanker Ilitha at Port of Ngqura
Mozambique LNG projects back on track
Beira port gas infrastructure concessions
SA Port Statistics for the month of October 2025
Engineering Milestone: 200th Traxx 23E locomotive rolls out in Durban
SA Navy under investigation for fraud, theft and corruption
Five ways to make the ocean economy more sustainable and just
Seaweed Aquaculture and Africa’s Coastal Economies
Briefly Speaking – week ending 20 November 2025
WHARF TALK: cruise ship – VOYAGER OF THE SEAS
The Jeddah Amendment: Combating illicit maritime activity – France signs
Use of dispersants in West Africa: Transboundary cooperation
TNPA and City of uMhlathuze renew partnership for Richards Bay development
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 22 November 2025
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines:
FIRST VIEW: LNG-powered RoPax ferry – GNV VIRGO
Engineering Milestone: 200th Traxx 23E locomotive rolls out in Durban
SA Navy under investigation for fraud, theft and corruption
Five ways to make the ocean economy more sustainable and just
Seaweed Aquaculture and Africa’s Coastal Economies
Briefly Speaking – week ending 20 November 2025
WHARF TALK: cruise ship – VOYAGER OF THE SEAS
The Jeddah Amendment: Combating illicit maritime activity – France signs
Use of dispersants in West Africa: Transboundary cooperation
TNPA and City of uMhlathuze renew partnership for Richards Bay development
MSC includes Cape Town call with Iroko service
Seychelles: Readiness at sea and regional maritime drills
ICS Summit in Hong Kong tackles geopolitical and trade pressures
Grand African NEMO 2025 strengthens maritime security cooperation across the Gulf of Guinea
SA Port Statistics for the month of October 2025
WHARF TALK: anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel – IGM VENTURE
South Africa’s citrus industry is breaking records
How China’s latest aircraft carrier will challenge western maritime dominance
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
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 15 November 2025
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines:
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
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 8 November 2025
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines
FIRST VIEW: pure car & truck carrier – NEPTUNE BARCELONA
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
DP World unveils groundbreaking container handling technology at London Gateway
Captain Dennis Mqadi appointed CEO of SAMSA
Illegal cement imports spark probe in Kinshasa’s Maluku District
Government launches programme to build new harbours in small coastal towns
WHARF TALK: Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) – IWS SUNWALKER
Comoros anchors economic future with maritime corridor
INTERCARGO marks 45th anniversary with record membership
The rise and fall of globalisation, part one: battle to be top dog
TotalEnergies demands billions of dollars more profit to turn on the gas – but will negotiate
ICS welcomes reported suspension of U.S.–China Section 301 Port Fees
Cape Town Container Terminal gears up for deciduous fruit export season
WHARF TALK: ultra deepwater pipelayer and crane vessel – SAIPEM CONSTELLATION
Tripartite Forum reaffirms strong backing for IMO as global maritime regulator
Grindrod deepens commitment to Walvis Bay with strategic infrastructure investment
Transnet signs 25-Year concession to revive Outeniqua Choo Tjoe steam line
DP World opens Sokhna Logistics Park to boost Egypt’s trade infrastructure
Briefly Speaking: week ending 26 October 2025
Durban–Gauteng Freight Corridor at Risk: Port of Gauteng demands action on road-rail imbalance
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 25 October 2025
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines:
FIRST VIEW: MSC Stella
DNV’s new stance on nuclear-powered shipping
DNV grants AiP for SMR-powered 15,000-TEU container ship design
Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 commissions four new STS cranes amid cautious optimism
WHARF TALK: multipurpose workboat – AUXILIA
Chinese Navy destroyer Baotou visits Kenya
Tanzanian ports: Bolstering security through practical drills and exercises
Transnet launches R147 million revamp of Latimer’s Landing in East London
Pakistan Navy seizes nearly $1 billion in narcotics during Saudi-Led maritime operation
All three SAN MMIPVs officially in service following Adam Kok commissioning
September 2025: Arctic and Antarctic sea ice
Explosion aboard LPG tanker FALCON triggers Gulf of Aden evacuation
Shipping’s climate showdown: ICS condemns U.S. threats over emissions measures
What Are Market-Based Measures (MBMs)?
Crew transfer tragedy off Beira: Seven missing after launch capsizes near Sea Quest
SA Port Statistics for the month of September 2025
Grindrod appoints Kwazi Mabaso as Group CEO — A strategic shift in leadership
WHARF TALK: seismic support & supply vessel – MAINPORT CEDAR
Briefly Speaking | Week ending 18 October 2025
DHL commits €300 million to supercharge African trade
Transnet’s e-Tender portal wins GIBS Gold — A digital leap for public procurement
IATA launches global campaign: Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries
Transnet Port Terminals surges past 100,000 TEUs in a week, setting fresh performance records
Grindrod unveils Salt River container depot
TNPA invites bids for new Cold Storage Break Bulk Terminal at Cape Town Port
AGL Group reports robust African freight growth amid tariff headwinds
WHARF TALK: heavylift carrier – ELISE
Angola’s Namibe Bay Ports Reborn: Toyota Tsusho and TOA complete major redevelopment
Beira Port sets monthly container record, reinforces role as regional gateway
Chinese containership reaches UK via Arctic in record time — implications for Cape routing
Port of Namibe receives four new harbour craft, including tugs and pilot boat, under Moçamedes Bay development
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 18 October 2025
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines….
FIRST VIEW: container ship MOL EXPLORER
Transnet Port Terminals surges past 100,000 TEUs in a week, setting fresh performance records
Grindrod unveils Salt River container depot
TNPA invites bids for new Cold Storage Break Bulk Terminal at Cape Town Port
AGL Group reports robust African freight growth amid tariff headwinds
WHARF TALK: heavylift carrier – ELISE
Angola’s Namibe Bay Ports Reborn: Toyota Tsusho and TOA complete major redevelopment
Beira Port sets monthly container record, reinforces role as regional gateway
Chinese containership reaches UK via Arctic in record time — implications for Cape routing
Port of Namibe receives four new harbour craft, including tugs and pilot boat, under Moçamedes Bay development
WHARF TALK: Winter Antarctic Gateway
Neom takes delivery of three new STS cranes
Citrus export season closes on a high note, terminals show strong gains
South Africa’s Transport Revival: long overdue, but finally under way
Briefly Speaking – Week ending 11 October 2025
CIVITAS expands coastal cabotage with upgraded Lurio Service
MSC Euribia to call at Durban on repositioning voyage to Middle East
Red Sea calm may restore Suez Canal’s role — but Arctic ambitions loom
Durban High Court clears path for ICTSI partnership at Pier 2, ending year-long legal impasse
Port of Gauteng: Road Freight Association backs R50 billion logistics vision
MSC Cruises to open 2025/26 South African Season with MSC Opera — But capacity shrinks for third year running
TNPA and FFS Tank Terminals seal R195 million liquid bulk deal at Cape Town Port
IMO Secretary-General’s statement on MV Minervagracht
Wharf Talk: superyacht AQUIJO
Banana Port welcomes Prime Minister as DRC’s maritime future takes shape
Quelimane: Urgent repairs needed for dry dock and fishing port
Onne Port charts a green course: Nigeria’s first electrified container terminal takes shape
FOCUS: Riverine Logistics – Congo’s arterial lifeline
DURBAN CRUISE, RORO & TANKER TERMINAL
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