Author: All In Maritime

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a robust blue economy, describing it as “central to India’s growth story” and a key pillar of the country’s ambitions to become a $5 trillion economy. Modi said India is targeting a $100 billion ocean-based economy, leveraging initiatives like Sagarmala, Maritime India Vision 2030, and the Deep Ocean Mission to unlock new opportunities while ensuring sustainability of marine resources. “The blue economy is not just about harnessing resources from the sea,” Modi said in his address. “It is about creating sustainable livelihoods, protecting ecosystems, and positioning India…

JOHANNESBURG/CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s state-owned logistics giant Transnet has signed a landmark agreement with German crane manufacturer Liebherr to overhaul container operations at some of the country’s busiest ports, including Durban and Cape Town. The deal includes a 10-year crane supply programme and a 20-year asset-management arrangement, designed to guarantee performance, secure spare-parts supply, and restore reliability across key container terminals that have faced years of equipment shortages and delays. Scope of the Agreement Under the partnership, Liebherr will deliver: Transnet confirmed that assembly of the first units is already under way locally, with a phased commissioning plan to…

MOMBASA, Kenya — Kenya has announced a Sh41 billion investment to expand the Port of Mombasa, in one of the largest single upgrades to the facility in recent years, as cargo volumes surge toward a record 2.4 million containers in 2025. President William Ruto made the announcement while inaugurating a new commuter rail link in Mombasa, positioning the port expansion as a cornerstone of Kenya’s trade and economic growth strategy. “We need to match cargo capacity and infrastructure,” President Ruto said. “That is why we are committing significant investment to ensure the Port of Mombasa becomes bigger, better, and more…

17 September 2025 – Mombasa / London / Singapore — The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), the world’s benchmark for dry bulk shipping rates, has surged to its highest point in nearly two months, driven primarily by a rally in Capesize vessel earnings. This development signals a tightening bulk freight market — but also renews focus on cargo risk management, insurance adequacy, and claims prevention. Key Figures & Market Dynamics Shipping analysts point to robust Chinese steel production, recovering commodity futures, and vessel supply tightness as the main drivers of the surge. Industry Voices Port & Chartering Analysts say Capesize gains…

Port Elizabeth, South Africa — The port of Algoa Bay is set for a major resurgence in marine fuel supply following the announcement of a physical supply collaboration between global marine energy supplier Peninsula and South African logistics and bunker barge operator Linsen Nambi. The partnership will re-establish regular deliveries of marine bunkers at Algoa Bay, with operations set to begin this October. Key Details Industry Voices Durand Naidoo, CEO of Linsen Nambi, has previously highlighted the importance of partnerships that strengthen South Africa’s maritime sector: “This collaboration is a vote of confidence in Algoa Bay’s future as a reliable…

Mombasa, Kenya (15 September 2025) — A regulatory tussle at the Port of Mombasa has erupted into a region-wide trade row after the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) moved to keep charging new inspection fees—despite a suspension order from the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA). The dispute is already rippling through freight bills and sailing schedules, with industry bodies warning of higher consumer prices and fresh congestion at East Africa’s busiest gateway. What KEPHIS Is Charging — And Why It Says It Must KEPHIS introduced port and border-point inspection fees this year, including a flat charge per vessel and per…

Suva, Fiji — September 14, 2025 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened a new Regional Presence Office (RPO) in Suva, Fiji — its first dedicated office in the Pacific region — to strengthen maritime governance, safety, and environmental compliance across Pacific Island nations. Key Objectives & Strategic Rationale The new office aims to: Announcement and Host Support The RPO is hosted by the Government of Fiji and initially located at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community in Suva. Fiji’s Minister for Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, called the move “a major milestone for the Pacific,” highlighting Fiji’s large fleet of…

By Maritime Context News: 13/09/2025 Long Beach, CA — The Port of Long Beach has restored normal operations after a dramatic container stack collapse sent dozens of boxes into the harbor earlier this week. Salvage teams continue recovery at Pier G, while a Unified Command led by the U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates the cause. Key Facts at a Glance How the Incident Unfolded At around 09:00 local time on Sept. 9, stacks of containers toppled from the Mississippi during quayside operations, with some crashing onto the pier and others plunging into the harbor. Emergency…

By All in Maritime NewsPublished: September 5, 2025 In a deal that underscores Africa’s rising influence in global shipping, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD Hyundai) has announced the signing of a $174 million contract with an Africa-based shipping company for the construction of two state-of-the-art oil tankers, likely suezmaxes. The contract, valued at 242.2 billion won ($174 million), was finalized on September 4, 2025, with delivery of the vessels scheduled by December 2027. While the identity of the African client remains undisclosed, the scale of the order marks a significant step for African maritime players investing in modern…

By All in Maritime NewsPublished: September 4, 2025 Kenya has reaffirmed its role as a regional leader in maritime security, pledging stronger cooperation with neighboring states to confront pressing threats such as piracy, illegal fishing, and transnational maritime crime. The announcement was made during the inaugural workshop of the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCOC) Working Group, hosted this week in Mombasa. Maritime Security at the Core of Regional Stability Speaking at the event, Kenyan officials emphasized that maritime security is not just a naval or port issue—it is a critical pillar of national and regional stability. With the Western Indian…