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Kenya shipping agents sue over new South Sudan cargo fees

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Constance Makungu

Kenyan clearing agents have challenged $350 (Ksh46,075) charged per container of all cargo destined for South Sudan. They claim that the Mombasa Monitoring Station-National Revenue Authority of South Sudan issued a directive that they should pay the fees to a private company in Uganda— Invesco Uganda Limited— for a tracking system christened Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN). In a petition filed at the High Court in Mombasa, the clearing agents

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Shipping News

Cargo Ship Owners Seek Liability Limit After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 Constance Makungu

The owner and manager of the cargo ship involved in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge have filed a court petition aiming to limit their legal liability for the incident. Grace Ocean Private Ltd., based in Singapore, owns the vessel, while Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., also Singapore-based, manages it. The petition seeks to cap liability at approximately $43.6 million, based on the vessel’s estimated value and outstanding income,

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Ports Shipping News Southeastern Africa

Maputo Port Traffic Surges by 16.7% in 2023

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 Constance Makungu

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

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Ports Shipping News

MSC Halts Diverted Container Deliveries Amid Port Closure After Tragic Accident

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 Constance Makungu

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

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North Africa Ports Shipping News

Morocco to Build LNG Terminal

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 Constance Makungu

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

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Shipping News Southeastern Africa

Blue Water Secures Logistics Contract for Agogo FPSO Project in Angola

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 Constance Makungu

Service provider Blue Water has clinched a logistics contract with FPSO leasing company Yinson Production to oversee the transportation of topside modules for the Agogo FPSO, situated in Angola’s West Hub offshore oilfield in Block 15/06. As per the agreement, Blue Water will handle the transportation of 15 modules, with the heaviest weighing 3211 tons, for the FPSO. This includes domestic movement within China and international shipping from Indonesia and

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Shipping News Southern Africa

Angola’s Minister of Transport Inaugurates Multipurpose Terminal at Port of Lobito

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 Constance Makungu

Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu, inaugurated the Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Lobito in Benguela on Wednesday. This terminal is a crucial component of the concession granted by the Angolan Government to Africa Global Logistic (AGL) and serves as a vital gateway for general and containerized cargo passing through the port. Addressing attendees, Minister d’Abreu emphasized the strategic importance of the Port of Lobito for the development of

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Shipping News Southern Africa

Transformative Changes at Port of Lobito Result in 60% Reduction in Expenses

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 Constance Makungu

Celso Rosas, President of the Board of Administration at the Port of Lobito, announced yesterday that the port has successfully reduced costs related to salaries, health services, food provisions, training, and other expenditures by 60%. This achievement follows the transfer of 850 workers to assets now under the concession of Lobito Atlantic Railways and Africa Global Logistics. Speaking at a staff meeting commemorating the 96th anniversary of the Port of

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Shipping News Southern Africa

AGL President Urges Professionals to Boost Container Unloading at Porto do Lobito

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 Constance Makungu

Philippe Labonne, President of the Board of Directors of African Logistic (AGL), has challenged professionals at the Multipurpose Terminal in Porto do Lobito, Benguela, to unload approximately 40 containers per hour in the coming days. Labonne, as quoted by JA Online, made these remarks during the inauguration of the Multipurpose Terminal last Wednesday. He emphasized AGL’s intention to transform the infrastructure into a source of pride for Angola. The PCA

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Shipping News Southern Africa

Richards Bay Multipurpose Terminal Enhances Cargo Handling Capabilities

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Richards Bay Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) has bolstered its cargo handling operations with the acquisition of new equipment, facilitating the loading of export coal, magnetite, chrome, and pig iron onto Cape-sized vessels. In response to a temporary setback caused by a legal challenge to a contract award last year, the terminal has opted to lease 75 dumpers and 35 payloaders for a period of 12 months. This interim solution ensures

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