Digital radio networks can play a critical role in enabling more efficient, resilient and scalable port operations. South Africa’s ports remain under significant pressure as ageing infrastructure, equipment constraints and ongoing congestion disrupt the efficient flow of goods through key trade corridors. Delays in vessel turnaround times, rail and logistics bottlenecks between ports and inland…
Monrovia, Liberia – March 23, 2026 — More than 25 Liberians have completed a specialized maritime and port security training under the European Union-funded SCOPE Africa Program. The program aimed at strengthening port safety, operational efficiency, and regional cooperation across West and Central Africa. The training, held in Monrovia and attended by officials of the…
One day before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, an explosion tore through an apartment building Saturday in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, which sits on the strait. The blast killed a 4-year-old girl as local media footage purportedly showed a security force member being carried out by…
A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa in southern Ukraine killed eight people and wounded 27, Ukraine’s emergency service said Saturday, as a a Kremlin envoy was set to travel to Florida for talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war. The discussions are part of the Trump administration’s monthslong…
When most investors look at frontier markets, they do so from a distance – placing small bets through funds managed by others. At DP World, as a leading global logistics provider, our strategy tells a very different story: making long-term infrastructure investments over decades, and in ways that transform economies and shift patterns of trade….
Sedna Africa, a provider of industrial IT and connectivity solutions, has secured a contract with Beira Terminal Operator Cornelder de Moçambique to roll out a private mobile network at Beira Port in Mozambique. The project aims to improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency at one of the region’s key transport hubs. The deployment marks a…
Single-hull tankers are relics of an outdated and dangerous maritime technology. PHOTO/VistaCreate By ANDREW MWANGURA [email protected] Mombasa, East Africa’s busiest and largest port, plays a vital role in handling millions of tonnes of cargo each year. It serves as a crucial maritime gateway for Kenya and its landlocked neighbours. However, beneath its bustling activity lies…
