An MSC-operated container ship, MSC Olia, remains detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after it was found anchoring without authorization in Malaysian waters on 16 May. The vessel was spotted approximately 22.5 nautical miles southwest of Sekinchan, in the busy Malacca Strait. The MMEA’s Area Control Centre detected the vessel’s suspicious position at 09:20 local time on Friday. By 13:20, authorities confirmed that the ship was stationary. A
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DRC’s LMC Revives Maritime Ambitions with Acquisition of Two New Vessels
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the state-owned maritime company Lignes Maritimes Congolaises (LMC) is preparing to expand its fleet with the acquisition of two new vessels, according to Board Chairman Lambert Mende Omalanga. The announcement was made on May 6 in Matadi following a meeting with Kongo Central Governor Grâce Bilolo. “I came to inform Governor Bilolo that we are in the process of acquiring two vessels to
Adani Ports Eyes South Africa as It Revives Global Expansion Plans
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., led by billionaire Gautam Adani, is actively exploring port development opportunities in South Africa as part of a renewed international expansion strategy aimed at reinforcing its position in the global maritime sector. “We are evaluating port projects in South Africa to boost our presence in Africa,” said Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports, in an interview with Bloomberg. He added that the
DRC Revives Maritime Sovereignty with Acquisition of Two Vessels
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking a significant step toward rebuilding its maritime capacity, with Lignes Maritimes Congolaises (LMC) set to acquire two vessels. The announcement was made by LMC Board Chairman Lambert Mende during a meeting with Kongo Central Governor Grâce Bilolo on May 5, 2025. “I came to inform the Governor that we are acquiring two floating units to improve operations at our provincial directorate,” Mende
Singapore and Rotterdam Deepen Collaboration to Advance Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Rotterdam have renewed their commitment to the Rotterdam–Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor through a new cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation. Launched in 2022, the 15,000-kilometre corridor has become a key initiative in the global push for greener shipping. It now includes 28 partners across the container shipping value chain, all working to deploy sustainable
Mozambique Strengthens Regional Trade with New $50 Million Logistics Terminal
Mozambique’s ambitions to enhance trade facilitation and regional integration have been significantly advanced with the launch of a $50 million logistics terminal developed by Corredor Logístico de Maputo (CLM) The newly operational, state-of-the-art facility is set to ease chronic congestion at key border posts and substantially lower logistics costs for cargo moving through Maputo Province. Strategically located to reduce pressure at border crossings such as Namaacha, Goba, and Ressano Garcia,
Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt Port of Shanghai, Forcing Major Shipping Cancellations
US President Donald Trump’s sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese imports brought activity at the Port of Shanghai to a near standstill last week. According to the Asian publication Caixin, on April 7 and 8, nearly half of the vessels docked at Shanghai’s Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals were bound for the United States and racing against time to avoid the higher tariffs. “Containers that missed the narrow window now sit
IMO’s Proposed Global Shipping Emissions Levy Stalls Amid Opposition
Although the International Maritime Organization (IMO) had considered introducing a global emissions levy on shipping to promote cleaner fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the plan has now been shelved. The proposed levy would have imposed a flat fee per tonne of carbon emitted, with suggested rates ranging from $18 to $300 per tonne. It was a central part of broader discussions on carbon pricing mechanisms intended to incentivize a
DP World Aims for 2026 Completion of DRC’s Banana Deepwater Port
Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa recently met with executives from DP World in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to discuss progress on the Banana deepwater port project, a major infrastructure development underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During the meeting, DP World representatives indicated that the first phase of the project—initially scheduled for completion in 2025—is now expected to be finalized in 2026. Prime Minister Suminwa confirmed that, if
Mozambique Relaunches Coastal Shipping to Ease Road Congestion and Boost Trade
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Friday relaunched the country’s commercial coastal shipping services, announcing a package of fiscal incentives aimed at encouraging businesses to transport goods by sea instead of road. The relaunch was marked by the deployment of two large cargo vessels—the “Dugongo” and the “Civitas”—acquired by private operators. These vessels will support the regular movement of merchandise between Mozambique’s main ports. “Coastal shipping plays a fundamental role in