U.S. eases restrictions on stranded Russian oil shipments as African importers anticipate benefits
African fuel importers could see a brief boost in crude availability after the United States introduced a temporary measure permitting […]
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U.S.–Iran tensions force top carrier to avoid Strait of Hormuz, boost African routes
The maritime corridor around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope is gaining further significance as ongoing instability in the Middle East
Spanish police intercept up to 40 tonnes of cocaine near West Africa
A massive cocaine haul among the largest ever detected in the Atlantic has been intercepted by Spanish authorities, with up
Trump: US to assist vessels stuck in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has announced that from Monday it will begin efforts to release commercial vessels stranded after Iran shut
Asia and Europe reroute ships around Africa, avoiding Suez amid Middle East tensions.
An increasing number of international shipping lines are steering clear of the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, choosing the
Iran allows tankers from South Africa, Gabon, and Liberia to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while turning away a Botswana vessel.
Vessels linked to African nations are among the first non-Iranian ships to cautiously pass through the Strait of Hormuz following
Djibouti unveils largest ship repair yard in East Africa with $124 million backing.
Djibouti has officially opened the Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY), a milestone not only for the Horn of Africa nation
Somalia begins offshore oil exploration backed by Turkey.
Somalia is preparing to launch its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a significant milestone in its long-awaited entry into the
167 containers of South African stone fruit stranded amid Middle East unrest
Around 167 containers carrying South African stone fruit are stuck at sea after rising tensions in the Middle East forced
Global shipping shifts away from the Middle East, putting pressure on Africa’s busiest port.
Morocco’s Tanger Med, the largest container port in Africa, is getting ready for a potential rise in vessel traffic as