Author: All In Maritime
By All in Maritime News | June 2025 Northern Territory, Australia — In the vast waters north of Darwin, a new frontier of natural gas development is taking shape. The Barossa Gas Project, operated by Santos Ltd, is one of Australia’s largest and most technically demanding offshore developments—poised to become the primary supply source for the Darwin LNG export terminal after the depletion of the nearby Bayu-Undan field. With more than 67% of construction now complete, the Barossa development is on track to begin production in late 2025, reinforcing Australia’s role as a top-three global LNG exporter and delivering a…
By All in Maritime News | June 2025 North Sea, United Kingdom — In the cold, churning waters off the eastern coast of England, a megastructure is rising. Stretching over 700 square kilometers—an area larger than Greater London—the Hornsea Project 3 offshore wind farm is set to become the largest in the world, redefining what is possible in renewable offshore engineering and reshaping the future of Europe’s energy system. Developed by Ørsted, the Danish energy giant behind several of the world’s most iconic offshore wind projects, Hornsea 3 will have an installed capacity of 2.9 gigawatts (GW)—enough to power over…
By All in Maritime News | June 2025 The world’s oceans, once considered the safest arteries of global trade, are increasingly zones of risk. From drone attacks in the Red Sea to cyber intrusions at smart ports, the maritime industry is now contending with a convergence of physical, geopolitical, environmental, and digital threats—any one of which can disrupt supply chains, escalate conflict, or trigger catastrophic loss. In this special report, All in Maritime News investigates the seven most frightening maritime risks in 2025—each grounded in real events, each reshaping the future of seaborne commerce. 1. Strait of Hormuz: Deception Tactics…
Doraleh, Djibouti / Afar Region, Ethiopia — In a display of East Africa’s expanding capability in industrial logistics, a high-stakes heavy-lift operation has successfully transported three large-scale power transformers from Djibouti’s Doraleh Multipurpose Port to Ethiopia’s Afar region. The cargo—two units weighing approximately 99 tonnes and a third at 56 tonnes—was delivered intact after traversing more than 1,100 kilometers of challenging terrain and infrastructure. The operation, completed over the course of two weeks in May, is being described by logistics experts as a defining moment for inland project cargo handling in the Horn of Africa. A Route Defined by Precision…
Beijing/Shanghai – In a landmark effort to reshape global maritime risk protection, China has implemented far-reaching marine insurance reforms. These changes promise deeper market integration, enhanced risk coverage, and faster claim resolutions—offering cargo shippers and importers worldwide better protection, pricing, and legal clarity amid a changing trade landscape. Opening the Market: Domestic-International Insurance Integration In June 2025, China’s Ministry of Transport and the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) jointly enacted a series of policies allowing: These reforms are part of China’s “Strong Maritime Nation” strategy, expanding the country’s influence beyond cargo movement into global maritime finance and risk…
Over the last decade, Morocco has transitioned from a regional player to a commanding force in global maritime trade. At the core of this transformation lies a triad strategy: bold port infrastructure investments, a thriving industrial export engine, and deep integration of logistics and risk management services. From the bustling terminals of Tanger Med, Africa’s largest port, to the rising development of Nador West Med, Morocco is reshaping shipping routes, redefining industrial competitiveness, and setting a new benchmark for port performance in the Global South. Tanger Med: A Case Study in Maritime Scale and Efficiency Strategically situated on the Strait…
Coastal Kenya’s Cashew Crisis: A Stark Lesson from Tanzania’s Success – A Decades-Long Divergence Mombasa, Kenya – June 25, 2025 – The narrative of neglect in Kenya’s cashew sector isn’t just about policy failures at the national and county levels; it’s also a damning reflection on the very individuals elected to represent the coastal people. While Tanzania actively cultivates its cashew industry, the Members of Parliament (MPs) from Kenya’s coastal constituencies appear to have abdicated their fundamental duty to advocate for their constituents’ economic well-being. This inertia is particularly galling when you recall instances that laid bare their stunning lack…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Tanzania’s cashew sector has emerged as a model of agricultural transformation, trade competitiveness, and industrial vision. Bolstered by strategic state investment, robust export logistics, and global demand, the country’s 2024/2025 cashew season has not only broken historical records but repositioned Tanzania as a dominant force in the global edible nut industry. This success is no accident. It is the result of coordinated agricultural policy, port modernization, private-sector engagement, and sustained leadership under President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Historic Export Earnings Confirm Tanzania’s Global Cashew Standing Provisional data released by the Bank of Tanzania confirms a meteoric…
June 2025 – Shimoni, Kwale County, Kenya Kenya’s coastal transformation continues with the imminent commissioning of the Shimoni Fish Port, a flagship initiative by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). Designed to support global food security, create thousands of blue‑economy jobs, and modernize Kenya’s fishery value chain, Shimoni is evolving into a regional maritime powerhouse serving markets from the Indian Ocean to Europe and Asia. 1. World-Class Infrastructure Boosting Marine Capacity Built to handle trawlers, mid-sized fishing vessels, and light coastal ships, the port’s core features include: 2. Job Creation: Empowering Youth and Coastal Communities The port will directly support more…
June 2025 – Onne, Rivers State, NigeriaA major milestone has been achieved at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, signaling a new era of maritime strength for Nigeria and the entire West African coast. The completion of significant upgrades under the Public–Private Partnership with APM Terminals, coupled with the induction of global vessel operator Hapag‑Lloyd, marks a transformative shift in capacity, efficiency, and regional integration. 1. Expansion Powered by PPP Strategy Originally conceived as a greenfield project under APM Terminals, the WACT-Onne port has benefitted from over US $115 million in phased investments since 2021. Government-backed infrastructure improvements—road connectivity,…