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(7 articles)1,000 Export Containers Trapped at Lagos Port Amid Vessel Crisis
Lagos port is experiencing a critical logistics bottleneck with approximately 1,000 export containers stranded due to a combination of vessel shortages and port congestion. This situation represents a
ONE Launches Weekly Mediterranean-West Africa Route via Algeciras
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has incorporated the Port of Algeciras into a newly established weekly container service linking the Mediterranean region with West Africa. This development represents a st
Ghana's Tema–Mpakadan Corridor: Why Infrastructure Beats Equipment
The Tema–Mpakadan Corridor represents a critical infrastructure investment for West African supply chains, transcending the headlines about locomotive acquisitions. This transport corridor addresses f
Lagos Port Congestion Drives Demurrage Costs to $1.22M
A significant backlog of vessels at Lagos anchorage is generating substantial demurrage costs, now reaching $1.22 million as ships remain unable to access berths or complete cargo operations efficient
MSC Expands Kribi Intermodal Hub to Boost West Africa Trade
MSC has announced an expansion of intermodal connectivity services at the Port of Kribi in Cameroon, a strategic move to enhance operational capacity and improve regional supply chain efficiency acros
Morocco Port Congestion Delays Imports, Disrupts Supply Chains
Morocco is experiencing notable logistics disruptions centered on port congestion that is materially impacting import flows into the country. This disruption affects companies sourcing from or shippin
MSC Expands Logistics Hub at Port of Kribi
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is expanding its logistics operations through the Port of Kribi in Cameroon, signaling increased commitment to West African trade routes and regional supply chain