Author: All In Maritime
By All in Maritime News | July 15, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria The marine insurance landscape in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation. Once seen as a largely reactive sector—activated only in times of loss—today’s marine insurers, underwriters, and adjusters are being forced to rethink their models in light of rising fraud, cargo volatility, geopolitical risks, and the demands of global ESG standards. At the heart of this shift is the growing need for risk intelligence, digital verification, and regional capacity building. 1. The Rise of Fraud and Manipulated Claims Recent high-profile legal cases across West and East Africa have…
The cruise industry is turning a green corner—and Mein Schiff Flow, the latest launch from Fincantieri, stands as a bold symbol of that transition. Recently floated out at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, this 160,000 GT vessel, being built for TUI Cruises, represents one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally conscious cruise ships afloat. With completion scheduled for 2025, Mein Schiff Flow follows the successful delivery of Mein Schiff Relax earlier this year. It will join a growing global fleet designed around alternative fuels, shore-side power readiness, and circular waste systems. Sustainability at Sea: Features that Define the Future…
A major logistics breakthrough has been achieved in Southern Africa with the successful overland transport of six Wartsila generator engines—each weighing over 150 tonnes—from South Africa’s Richards Bay to Ndola, Zambia. The 3,100-kilometre journey, involving four countries and some of the region’s most challenging transport corridors, marks one of the most complex heavy-lift operations conducted on the continent in recent years. Overland Engineering Feat Across Borders The transport convoy, jointly organized by Vanguard Heavy Lift and Africa Global Logistics (AGL), utilized Goldhofer modular trailers in push-pull prime mover configurations to carry the oversized cargo. The route crossed South Africa, Mozambique,…
By All in Maritime News | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania As global climate regulations tighten, one issue continues to confound even seasoned shippers and logistics managers: Scope 3 emissions. Often dismissed as someone else’s responsibility, these indirect emissions—generated across the value chain—are now squarely in the spotlight of supply chain audits and investor disclosures. For Africa’s shipping and trade sectors, the challenge is acute. With minimal digital tracking, fragmented transport systems, and little regulatory pressure to report, who exactly is tracking Scope 3 emissions in Africa—and who will bear the cost of reducing them? 1. What Are Scope 3 Emissions?…
By All in Maritime News | Nairobi, Kenya The global shift toward Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is no longer limited to public companies and institutional investors. Today, ESG benchmarks are being hardwired into maritime finance, insurance, and chartering—creating a new playing field for African cargo owners. As carbon accountability, ethical sourcing, and sustainable logistics become boardroom priorities worldwide, Africa must confront a pressing question: Are African exporters and importers ready to meet ESG-driven maritime requirements—or risk being shut out of premium freight networks and green investment flows? 1. ESG in Maritime: The Investment Reality Over $2.5 trillion in…
By All in Maritime News| Port Louis, Mauritius With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) officially enforcing Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings from January 1, 2024, the global shipping industry has entered a new compliance era. Vessels are now evaluated annually on their emissions efficiency and assigned ratings from A (best) to E (worst). For Africa, this regulation could redefine which ports, operators, and routes remain viable in the decarbonized economy. All in Maritime News investigates how African ports, especially in East and Southern Africa, are responding to the IMO CII challenge—who is adapting, who is lagging, and where uncertainty still…
By All in Maritime News | Nairobi Kenya The maritime world is under immense pressure to decarbonize—and fast. In July 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised GHG strategy that calls for at least a 30% reduction in total emissions from international shipping by 2030, 70% by 2040, and full decarbonization around 2050. These targets have triggered unprecedented investments in cleaner propulsion technologies, emissions tracking systems, and low-carbon fuels. But where does Africa, and more specifically Eastern Africa, fit into this transformation? All in Maritime News launched a detailed investigation across Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti, and Mozambique to assess…
By All in Maritime News | June 30, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya Eastern Africa’s ports are entering a period of intense transformation. As global shipping realigns and regional economies expand, the pressure to streamline cargo handling and customs clearance has never been greater. Across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and beyond, public and private sectors are investing in digital systems, inland depots, and multimodal solutions to accelerate cargo movement. But while progress is evident, long-standing structural issues—congestion, corruption, cost opacity—continue to frustrate efficiency. This in-depth report investigates how the region is confronting these challenges and whether current reforms are enough to…
By All in Maritime News | June 30, 2025 | Mombasa, Kenya From the Red Sea to the Cape of Good Hope, Africa’s maritime infrastructure is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. No longer the passive conduits of global trade, ports across the continent are embracing digitalization, automation, and bold infrastructure upgrades—ushering in a new era of efficiency, competitiveness, and strategic dominance. This sweeping modernization wave—often dubbed Africa’s digital tsunami—is not only reengineering port operations but fundamentally reshaping global supply chains. Driven by the ambitions of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and intensified by global shifts toward resilient trade corridors,…
By All In Maritime News, Written By Ann Akida contribution by Susan O. Legal Counsel at Observater | June 28, 2025Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In the complex world of global trade, marine insurance fraud remains one of the industry’s most persistent and sophisticated threats. From sunken tankers and forged insurance certificates to concealed cargo contamination and document forgery, courts across five continents have issued historic verdicts, collectively setting new legal and professional standards. This exclusive report from All In Maritime News explores ten real and fully adjudicated cases where fraud—whether by omission, deception, or outright orchestration—was exposed in court.…