The South Korean shipowner HMM will open a new regular shipping service from India to East Africa from the fourth week of September 2026. Named Gulf India East Africa (GIA), this link will serve the Indian ports of Nhava Sheva and Mundra...
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Kenya: Hapag-Lloyd wants to strengthen its presence in East Africa from the port of Mombasa
The German shipowner Hapag-Lloyd plans to extend its services in East Africa by relying on the port of Mombasa. This project comes as the Kenya Port Authority continues several investments aimed at increasing...
Tanzania: GT Lines to launch a direct maritime link with Khorfakkan in the United Arab Emirates in August
GT Lines will open in mid-August a new maritime service linking Dar es Salaam Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates. Named Khorfakkan Tanzania Express (KTX), this link aims to improve trade between East Africa, the Gulf and markets...
Egypt: Trans Cargo Terminal in Sokhna Port Hosts First Commercial Ships · Global Voices
The various freight terminal Trans Cargo, at the port of Sokhna in Egypt, welcomed on 26 July 2026 its first commercial ships after its entry into operation. This step marks the effective start of handling operations on this new...
Mozambique: MSC launches maritime link dedicated to Mozambique LNG gas project
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is strengthening its presence in Mozambique with the launch of Afungi Shuttle, a new maritime service to support the supply of the Mozambique LNG gas project. This new service aims to...
Congo: Congo Terminal strengthens its fleet with 22 new tractors at the port of Pointe-Noire
Congo Terminal has received 22 new port tractors at the Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, to strengthen its handling capabilities. This acquisition takes place while the operator prepares the commissioning of the East Pole, planned for the...
Senegal: DP World completes dredging of the port of Ndayane 13 months ahead
Dredging work for the future deep water port of Ndayane, Senegal, was completed in July 2026, 13 months before the original deadline. In a press release issued on 27 July, DP World states that this step should allow for more...
Morocco: Nador West Med builds capacity with two new cranes for opening its container terminal
The future container terminal at Nador West Med continues its equipment with a view to its planned start-up in late 2026. Two new dock cranes have just been delivered, bringing to five the number of equipment already installed at the site, as part of the...
South Africa: Container volumes increase by 6.5% over the 2025/26 fiscal year in Cape Town
The Port of Cape Town has recorded an increase in its container and miscellaneous cargo traffic during the 2025/26 fiscal year, while the delays in the port of call and waiting for ships have continued to decrease. The port authority continues in parallel the opening of...
South Africa: Transnet launches call for tenders to modernize a multipurpose terminal in Cape Town port
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has launched a call for proposals to select a new private operator to rehabilitate and operate the Duncan Dock Precinct, one of the two multipurpose terminals in Cape Town port. The concession, planned for...