Shipping News

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has made maritime history by becoming the first shipping line to deploy 24,000 TEU megaships on routes serving West Africa—marking a major milestone in the region’s integration into global trade networks. According to Container News, MSC...

A salvage tug is en route to the Maersk Sana, a Maersk-operated container ship that has been drifting in the Atlantic Ocean since an engine room explosion occurred last week. The vessel, positioned approximately 250 nautical miles east of Bermuda,...

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) is considering a bid to develop and manage a new fresh-produce terminal at South Africa’s Port of Durban, as part of its broader push into African port infrastructure. This follows a request for...

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...

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...

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...