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AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal

AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession agreement to develop and manage a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.

AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal
28 Jan 2026

Carnival Sunshine to Make Cruise Line’s First Africa Calls

Carnival Cruise Line is to include African destinations for the first time during its Mediterranean summer program 2027 on the Carnival Sunshine.

Carnival Sunshine to Make Cruise Line’s First Africa Calls
28 Jan 2026

Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town.

Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage
23 Jan 2026

Carnival Sunshine Reveals New Europe and Africa Sailings

Carnival announces 2027–28 deployment plans for Carnival Sunshine, featuring first-ever calls in Africa and additional European destinations.

Carnival Sunshine Reveals New Europe and Africa Sailings
19 Jan 2026

$2.7bn Investment by MSC to Expand Libya’s Misrata Port

A Qatari investment fund has reached a $2.7 billion agreement with the ports division of MSC to develop and expand Libya’s Port of Misrata.

$2.7bn Investment by MSC to Expand Libya’s Misrata Port
8 Jan 2026

Casablanca Cruise Port Opens Season With Silver Muse Call

Casablanca Cruise Port has officially launched its cruise season with the arrival of Silversea Cruises’ ship, Silver Muse on January 6th.

Casablanca Cruise Port Opens Season With Silver Muse Call
8 Jan 2026

Suez Canal Traffic Still Depressed Despite End to Attacks

A BIMCO report shows that traffic through the Suez Canal remains significantly reduced more than three months after the most recent Houthi attack

Suez Canal Traffic Still Depressed Despite End to Attacks
7 Jan 2026

Indian Crew Arrested After Cocaine Found on Bulk Carrier

Crew from bulk carrier Aruna Hulya were arrested at port of Lagos, Nigeria, after authorities discovered 31.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden onboard

Indian Crew Arrested After Cocaine Found on Bulk Carrier
24 Dec 2025

Collision Between Nile Cruise Ships Leaves One Passenger Dead

A serious collision between two Nile River cruise vessels occurred on the evening of December 21, resulting in the death of one passenger.

Collision Between Nile Cruise Ships Leaves One Passenger Dead
11 Dec 2025

Viridien Launches New Seismic Project for Angola Block 22

Viridien introduces multi-client seismic reimaging initiative focused on Angola’s offshore block 22 ahead of the country’s upcoming licensing round.

Viridien Launches New Seismic Project for Angola Block 22
4 Dec 2025

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines

South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines
1 Dec 2025

Sailors Found Dead After Distress Call in Pirate-Prone Waters

Two discovered dead aboard their yacht after authorities responded to a distress signal sent on November 27th, off the coast of South Africa.

Sailors Found Dead After Distress Call in Pirate-Prone Waters
24 Nov 2025

AD Ports Expands in Egypt With New Stake in ALCN

AD Ports Group acquires the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company’s (SEIC) entire 19.3% share in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company.

AD Ports Expands in Egypt With New Stake in ALCN
12 Nov 2025

Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade

The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.

Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade
11 Nov 2025

Naval Forces Contain Pirate Group off Somali Coast

Naval forces have successfully contained a pirate group operating near Somalia after a series of recent security incidents in the Indian Ocean.

Naval Forces Contain Pirate Group off Somali Coast