maritime trends

Record Mombasa Cargo Volumes Spur Private Investment Drive

Kenya has opened the way for private investors to take part in the development and operation of key facilities at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu, as th

Tanga Port Expansion Positions Tanzania for Bigger Regional Cargo Volumes

Tanzania’s Port of Tanga is emerging as a stronger regional trade gateway after cargo volumes and vessel traffic surged beyond expectations, reinforci

Kenya Navy deepens maritime security cooperation with Korea, Japan

The Kenya Navy is seeking to deepen maritime security and defence cooperation with the Republic of Korea and Japan as Kenya moves to strengthen its ca

Dar es Salaam Port Transforms into East Africa’s Competitive Maritime Gateway

Massive infrastructure upgrades are redefining the operational capacity and regional relevance of the Port of Dar es Salaam, positioning it as one of

Tanga Port Set for Major Expansion with 900-Metre Berth Project

The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has unveiled plans to significantly expand capacity at Tanga Port through the construction of three new berths with

Unlocking Efficiency: The Strategic Benefits of Port Privatization in Kenya

The push to privatize the management of critical infrastructure at the Port of Mombasa and the development of the young Lamu Port promise to unlock a

MOESNA and RCMRD Sign Landmark Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to Advance Hydrographic Services in the Region

The Maritime Organisation for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa (MOESNA) on 25th February 2026 signed an MoC with the Regional Centre for Mapping

New Global Safety 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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