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African ministers back regional shipping plan to cut trade costs
African ministers endorse a regional shipping framework to cut freight costs and boost intra-African trade.
By Benard Sanga
2026-10-21 10:21:44
By Maarufu Mohamed
2026-10-08 06:00:00
The Court of Appeal has halted Joho’s merchant shipping reforms pending an appeal over public participation and their constitutionality.
By Joackim Bwana
2026-10-07 16:02:29
Global cruise operator Mediterranean Shipping Company signalled plans to recruit graduates from Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-10-01 07:45:00
Gaps in the training and certification of small-vessel operators across Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa are driving efforts to harmonise standards for coxswains.
By Benard Sanga
2026-10-01 06:00:00
A Taiwan-based shipping line InterAsia Lines, has introduced a new weekly service at the Port of Mombasa, strengthening maritime connectivity between India and the East Africa region.
By Patrick Beja
2026-10-01 00:38:00
The resurgence of Somali piracy, including the hijacking of MV Sward, is increasing security risks and costs for global shipping while exposing the need for stronger regional maritime security.
By Bernard Sanga
2026-09-24 10:00:00
Kenya’s growing aviation sector will need stronger partnerships, innovation, investment and effective regulation to sustain growth and strengthen its position as a regional aviation hub.
By John Maina
2026-09-24 06:00:00
World Maritime Day offers Kenya an opportunity to turn its blue economy ambitions into measurable results through stronger implementation, modern infrastructure and competitive maritime enterprises.
By Edward Omor
2026-09-24 06:00:00
Kenya’s empty-container crisis is resurfacing as Mombasa’s peak season approaches, with slow evacuation and shipping disruptions threatening to strain the inland logistics chain.
By Benard Sanga
2026-09-17 06:00:00
Situated at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta economic region, the Ningbo Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province boasts a topological advantage, as it is at the spot mainland meets the Pacific Ocean.
By Joan Mwai
2026-09-17 00:00:00
Financial institutions are still hesitant to invest in the country’s blue economy despite the huge potential in the special economic zone (SEZ) and trade route.
By Mohamed Maarufu And Willis Oketch
2026-09-16 12:57:22
For the coastal and inland water counties, the decentralisation of ferries and harbours remains an unfulfilled aspiration.
By Bernard Onyari
2026-09-09 16:14:08
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