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Security Vacuum Fuel Resurgence of Somali Piracy

A troubling resurgence of piracy is unfolding off the coast of Somalia, where three vessels have been hijacked in recent weeks. This spike in maritime

Uganda Rail Ambitions Gain EU Momentum

In a significant move to modernize Uganda’s transport system, the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) Board and management recently held a high-level st

AFC, AfDB Lead $5 Billion Lobito Corridor Rail Vision

In a strategic move to reshape Southern Africa’s logistics terrain and unlock the region’s vast mineral wealth, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) a

When the World’s Most Vital Shipping Lane Goes Dark

The Strait of Hormuz has, in effect, ceased to function as a viable commercial shipping lane. What was once the world’s most critical maritime chokepo

Green Shipping Gains Momentum as IMO Targets Ferry Networks

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is inviting countries to take part in a new initiative aimed at transforming ferries and passenger vesse

Middle East Tensions Sever Key Fertilizer Route, Threatening Food Security in Africa

A recent United Nations report warns that East and Southern African nations face severe fertilizer shortages and a looming food price surge triggered

Geopolitical Instability Unlocks Commercial Opportunities for African Ports

A surge in demand for ship refuelling services along Africa’s coastline is quietly revolutionizing the continent's role in global maritime trade. As g

IMO Chief Directed to Operationalize Gulf Safe Passage Without Delay

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council wrapped up an urgent extraordinary session on 19th March 2026, issuing a sharp condemnation of r

Africa on Edge as Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Oil Supply

Tensions in the Middle East are deepening, with no clear end in sight. Hours after coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes struck targets across Iran,

Suez Canal Traffic Resumption Welcomed by MOESNA

The Maritime Organization for Eastern, Southern, and Northern Africa (MOESNA) welcomes the recent decision by major global shipping companies to slowl

MSC Expands Fleet, Strengthening Global and African Connectivity

The continued expansion of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is reshaping global shipping dynamics, with growing implications for African trade rou

China-Led Deal Signals Railway Strategic Comeback

Over the next three years, the logistics industry stakeholders will train their attention on the revival of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZ

Drive Targets Mis declared Dangerous Goods

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has launched a global Cargo Safety Programme aimed at reducing ship fires caused by mis declared or undeclared danger

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