2 Jun 2025

South Africa Moves to Relaunch National Shipping Line

More than 25 years after the sale of Safmarine to Maersk, South Africa is making strides toward establishing a new state-backed shipping company.

South Africa Moves to Relaunch National Shipping Line
22 May 2025

Egypt to Launch First-Ever Cruise Tourism Forum in June

Cairo is set to host the first edition of the Cruise Egypt Forum, under the theme “Navigate Egyptian Legacy”, from June 1st to 2nd, 2025.

Egypt to Launch First-Ever Cruise Tourism Forum in June
21 May 2025

Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Platform Near Cabinda

In the early hours of May 20, a fire broke out on Chevron's Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, situated off Cabinda.

Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Platform Near Cabinda
19 May 2025

Crew of Cargo Ship Fined for Cocaine Smuggling in Nigeria

May 15, a Nigerian court found the crew of the Chayanee Naree, guilty of trafficking approximately 32.9 kilograms of cocaine into the country.

Crew of Cargo Ship Fined for Cocaine Smuggling in Nigeria
14 May 2025

Suez Canal Offers 15% Fee Cut Amid Easing Red Sea Tensions

Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority has announced a temporary 15% reduction in transit fees for large containerships, in a bid to revive trade flows.

Suez Canal Offers 15% Fee Cut Amid Easing Red Sea Tensions
6 May 2025

Drone Attacks Hit Port Sudan for Third Day in a Row

Drone strikes triggered explosions in Port Sudan, marking the third consecutive day of such attacks. The assault ignited a fire near the port.

Drone Attacks Hit Port Sudan for Third Day in a Row
25 Apr 2025

Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast

An oil products tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag caught fire on April 22 while sailing some 508 nautical miles east of Mogadishu

Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast
15 Apr 2025

CMA CGM Acquires 35% Stake in Egypt's First Dry Port

French shipping and logistics leader CMA CGM has reached an agreement to acquire a 35% ownership share in Egypt’s October Dry Port (ODP).

CMA CGM Acquires 35% Stake in Egypt's First Dry Port
4 Apr 2025

Kenya Defends Tourism Sector Amid Safety Concerns

Kenya’s tourism industry are pushing back against what they describe as “misleading” reports related to an incident involving cruise passengers.

Kenya Defends Tourism Sector Amid Safety Concerns
3 Apr 2025

Machete Gang Robs Cruise Tourists in Mombasa, Kenya

More than 50 assailants armed with machetes targeted cruise passengers visiting Mombasa, Kenya, robbing them of valuables including cash and jewelry

Machete Gang Robs Cruise Tourists in Mombasa, Kenya
28 Mar 2025

Six Dead After Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Hurghada Coast

An incident occurred off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, on March 27 when a tourist submarine sank, resulting in six fatalities and nine injuries

Six Dead After Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Hurghada Coast
19 Mar 2025

Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe

A Panama-flagged asphalt/bitumen tanker was boarded by three armed pirates late Tuesday while sailing off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe
11 Mar 2025

Transnet Seeks Operator for Durban Multipurpose Terminal

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking an operator for a multipurpose terminal at the Port of Durban.

Transnet Seeks Operator for Durban Multipurpose Terminal
24 Feb 2025

Jan de Nul Aids in West Africa's New Deepwater Port Project

Belgian construction firm Jan de Nul has announced its role in developing a new port situated 50 kilometers from Dakar, Senegal.

Jan de Nul Aids in West Africa's New Deepwater Port Project
20 Feb 2025

MSC Joins CMA CGM in New Moroccan Container Terminal Project

Mediterranean Shipping Co has partnered with rival CMA CGM to invest in a new terminal at one of Africa’s fastest-growing container hubs, Morocco

MSC Joins CMA CGM in New Moroccan Container Terminal Project