Namibia’s ports, strategically positioned to access principal shipping routes, serve as pivotal gateways to the southern African region. Namport, operator of the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, aims to bolster regional integration and cross-border trade through expanding existing facilities and constructing a new deepwater port at Angra Point, CEO Andrew Kanime revealed in an interview with Energy Capital & Power. Namport, a 100%-government-owned commercial enterprise, holds the exclusive mandate
Category: Ports
Africa Global Logistics Launches Operations at AGL Lobito Terminal in Angola
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has commenced operations at the AGL Lobito Terminal, a container and multipurpose facility located at Angola’s Port of Lobito. The terminal, secured through an international tender in October 2023, boasts the capacity to handle over one million tons of bulk goods and 100,000 TEU containers annually. Designed to enhance the connectivity of the Lobito Port platform, the AGL Lobito Terminal facilitates the trade of minerals, agricultural
Tanzania Port Authority Reduces Wharfage Port Charges to Boost Trade with Zambia
The Tanzania Port Authority has recently announced a significant reduction in Wharfage Port Charges for containerized cargo bound for Zambia, slashing rates by over 50%. This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on businesses and enhance the efficiency of trade operations. Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, has expressed satisfaction with this decision, noting its potential to stimulate trade between Tanzania and Zambia. He emphasized that the lowered charges
Chile port workers stage protests, threatening commodity exports
Chilean port workers staged protests on Thursday, disrupting the loading and unloading of ships in one of the largest exporters of raw materials, including copper, lithium, pulp, and fruit. Members of the UPC and FTPC unions initiated a planned 24-hour strike around 8 a.m. local time, leading to the suspension of activities at the Ventanas port. Television footage showed workers blocking roads near the major port of Valparaiso, while protests
Port of Mombasa receives longest-ever container ship
The longest-ever vessel to call on the Mombasa port has berthed, targeting to pick up more than 5,000 cargo containers that would free up massive space at the main gateway. The Mv Kotka, currently sailing under the flag of Liberia and operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company, is 318 metres long and 42.92 meters wide. This is equivalent to three football fields end to end. The ship with 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent
Maputo Port Traffic Surges by 16.7% in 2023
In 2023, national ports in Mozambique experienced a significant uptick in traffic, handling over 63,000 tonnes of goods, marking a 12.3% increase from the 56,100 tonnes managed in 2022. The Port of Maputo, the country’s largest, witnessed the most substantial growth, handling more than 31,200 tonnes, a notable 16.7% surge compared to 2022. Following closely behind were Nacala-a-Velha with 13,800 tonnes, the Port of Beira with 13,600 tonnes, and Nacala
MSC Halts Diverted Container Deliveries Amid Port Closure After Tragic Accident
MSC, the world’s largest ocean carrier, has announced the cessation of diverted container deliveries outside of the Port of Baltimore following a container ship accident near the port that resulted in a devastating bridge collapse. With the closure of the Baltimore port indefinitely, the responsibility for cargo pick-up at diverted ports and transport to final destinations now falls on the shipper. In an email obtained by CNBC on Thursday, MSC
Morocco to Build LNG Terminal
Morocco will build a new LNG terminal at the port of Nador, currently under construction, as part of the Nigeria-Morocco pipeline project. The announcement was made via a gas infrastructure roadmap agreement signed by several Moroccan Ministries, including Finance and Energy, in March. The roadmap will be executed over the course of several years, with a primary focus on developing LNG import facilities, encompassing storage and transport infrastructure. Immediate objectives
Shandong Port Group Partners with Leading Shipping Lines to Boost Export of New Three Cargoes
Shandong Port Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with seven prominent shipping lines, including Cosco Shipping, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, Evergreen, SITC, and Ocean Network Express (ONE), to facilitate the export of what it refers to as the New Three Cargoes: electric vehicles (EVs), lithium-ion batteries, and photovoltaic products. The collaboration aims to enhance container services and streamline operations at Shandong port to better support the export
King Abdul Aziz Port to connect Saudi to Southeast Asia and India
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has significantly enhanced global trade by introducing the Integrated Maritime Service (IMS), facilitated by VASI Shipping, at the King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam. The launch marks a significant milestone, connecting Saudi Arabia directly with essential ports in Southeast Asia and India, and signifies a robust effort to bolster strategic ties with leading international shipping lines, stimulate the maritime sector, and propel economic advancement. Enhancing