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Shipping & Freight
ModerateNov 2, 2026

Sierra Leone launches SLOSCO shipping venture with China partner

Sierra Leone has inaugurated SLOSCO, a national shipping company structured as a 70/30 equity joint venture between China's Zhejiang Xiehai Group and the state-owned Sierra Leone National Shipping Age

The Loadstar#sierra-leone-shipping#chinese-investment#national-carrier
Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 11, 2026

Maersk Responds to Growing West Africa Port Congestion

Maersk is reconsidering its operational approach in West Africa as port congestion intensifies in the region. The carrier's strategic rethink signals mounting pressure on West African maritime infrast

The Loadstar#west-africa-ports#maersk-logistics#port-congestion
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 26, 2026

Ghana Port Congestion: GUTA and Operators Seek Solutions

Ghana's port system is experiencing congestion challenges that have prompted collaboration between the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and port operators to identify and implement solutions

Modern Ghana#port-congestion#ghana-logistics#cargo-flow
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 13, 2026

APM Terminals Apapa Launches 24-Hour Barge Operations for Export Growth

APM Terminals Apapa, a critical gateway for West African trade, has introduced 24-hour barge operations to enhance export handling and reduce terminal congestion. This operational initiative represent

Vanguard News#apm-terminals#port-operations#barge-services
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 31, 2026

GPHA Waives Rent on Congested Cargo to Relieve Port Backlog

The Ghana Port Authority (GPHA) has announced a rent waiver on cargo affected by port congestion, a tactical measure designed to accelerate cargo movement and reduce operational bottlenecks at Ghana's

GhanaWeb#port-congestion#ghana-logistics#rent-waiver