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(15 articles)African Port Waits Ease but Remain Highest Globally
African port waiting times improved to 2.5 days in September, down from September's prior levels, but continue to rank as the worst performance globally according to Xeneta's latest data. However, thi
OBT Expands Mauritania Operations Amid Rising Shipping Demand
OBT has announced an expansion into Mauritania, capitalizing on growing demand for shipping services across African maritime corridors. This move represents the company's strategic effort to enhance s
Mombasa Port Opens New Oil Gateway for Rwanda Petroleum Exports
The Port of Mombasa has solidified its role as a critical East African trade hub by receiving its first Rwandan petroleum cargo shipment at the newly operational Kipevu Oil Terminal 2 (KOT2). The 40,0
Ghana Port Congestion: GUTA Pushes for Smoother Cargo Flow
Ghana's Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and port operators are actively addressing escalating port congestion that threatens to disrupt cargo movement and commercial efficiency. The collabor
Fuel Delivery Delays Cost Ghana $60M in Demurrage Charges
Ghana has incurred approximately $60 million in demurrage charges due to persistent fuel delivery delays, according to analysis by CUTS International. This substantial financial burden reveals systemi
Hapag-Lloyd & DP World Expand African Port Partnership
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, has expanded its partnership with DP World, a leading global port operator, to strengthen port operations across African markets. This
Hapag-Lloyd Secures Long-Term African Terminal Capacity Deal
Hapag-Lloyd has secured a significant long-term capacity agreement with DP World covering three operational African terminals and two facilities under development. This strategic move reflects Hapag-L
Gulf Operators Build African Port Redundancy for Supply Chain Resilience
Gulf-based port operators are strategically expanding their presence and investment in African port infrastructure to create operational redundancy and reduce concentration risk. This shift reflects a
MSC Opens Afungi Shuttle, Connecting Northern Mozambique
MSC has launched a dedicated shuttle service to the Afungi terminal in northern Mozambique, marking a significant infrastructure development for regional logistics networks. This new service creates a
Durban Port Congestion Forces Shipping Service Changes
Congestion at the Port of Durban, a critical gateway for African trade, is creating cascading disruptions across container shipping networks. Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics provider, has ann
Cosco Delivers 17 RTG Cranes to Port of Walvis Bay
Cosco Shipping has transported 17 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia, marking a significant equipment deployment to enhance port handling capacity. This shipment rep
Shipping Carriers & Forwarders Expand Africa Operations Amid Trade Surge
The maritime and freight forwarding industries are experiencing a notable competitive push into African trade lanes as demand for logistics services surges across the continent. Carriers and freight f
TNPA Seeks Investors for Durban Port Logistics Expansion
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is actively seeking investor partnerships to fund a logistics expansion project at the Durban Port, one of Africa's busiest and most strategically importan
Ethiopian Shipping Posts Strong 157.2B Birr Revenue Milestone
Ethiopian Shipping has achieved significant revenue of 157.2 billion birr, reflecting strong performance in maritime operations serving the East African region. This financial milestone indicates robu
EIB Invests in Morocco; CMA CGM Partners with Sohar Port
Two significant developments are reshaping port infrastructure in Africa and the Middle East. The European Investment Bank's deepened commitment to Morocco signals accelerating investment in North Afr