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AFRICA

Damietta Ports Authority (DPA) has announced a new US$78.9 million contract for the deepening and development of the port’s sea lane.

5th October 2021

Damietta green expansion

5th October 2021

AFRICA

AFRICA

Damietta Port in Egypt is accelerating its drive to replace its fossil fuel-powered cranes with electric cargo lifting equipment to save on fuel and reduce diesel emissions.

15th February 2021

Damietta Port accelerates green drive

15th February 2021

AFRICA

AFRICA

The unforeseen outbreak of the deadly Covid-19 has impacted many port operations across Africa with East Africa’s biggest Port of Mombasa being described as a ‘hotspot’ for transmission of the virus.

6th July 2020

Covid-19 impacts port operations

6th July 2020

AFRICA

AFRICA

South Africa’s ports operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has hinted at the possibility of re-introducing in-water cleaning for all vessels calling at its eight ports.

5th May 2020

South Africa’s drive to control ship emissions

5th May 2020

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

OceanWise has installed an environmental monitoring system at two African ports to help them make smart operational decisions and investments.

28th February 2020

Environmental monitoring helps African ports

28th February 2020

AFRICA

AFRICA

Concerns have been raised about the impact of sand harvesting on Kenya coastal beaches and marine ecosystems.

16th January 2020

Dredging for sand threatens coastal ecosystems in Kenya

16th January 2020

AFRICA

AFRICA

African ports face increasing generation of solid waste along with worsening climate change effects such as heavy rains and flooding. Shem Oirere finds out how Durban is rising to the challenge.With nearly…

3rd October 2019

Port of Durban tackles solid waste imports

3rd October 2019

AFRICA

AFRICA

Industrial pollution and siltation on Lake Victoria in East Africa are fuelling the spread of the water hyacinth weed.

19th July 2019

Mitigating water hyacinth in East Africa

19th July 2019

AFRICA

AFRICA

Port development in Africa has continued to gain momentum as countries on the continent launch new constructions or expand and rehabilitate existing ones amid concerns about the true impact of these projects,…

8th February 2019

Sustainable port development in Ghana

8th February 2019

AFRICA

AFRICA

Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) is striving to reduce pollution levels at the country’s largest port of Dar es Salaam through a long term $345 million expansion and rehabilitation initiative known as Dar…

11th September 2018

Climate-smart port design

11th September 2018

AFRICA

AFRICA

Five years ago, South Africa’s Port Elizabeth Harbour was named the third safest of country’s eight commercial ports in terms of security, an achievement it now appears determined to replicate in its…

18th April 2018

Spearheading tackling marine waste

18th April 2018

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

New commerce and tech innovation are the key create better supply chains and reach the region’s true trade potential says DP World.

6th November 2017

Enhancing sustainable supply chains in Africa

6th November 2017

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

APM Terminals Mumbai is now providing shipping lines with the required Export Form 13 for export containers entering the terminal by truck electronically.

18th February 2016

APM Terminals Mumbai goes paperless

18th February 2016

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

The Transnet Port Terminals chief executive, Karl Socikwa, says that economic growth prospects for Africa will present both opportunities and challenges – not least in terms of sustainability.

12th October 2015

Growing African ports sustainably

12th October 2015

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

Five new eco-friendly rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) will be delivered to APM Terminals Apapa as part of a US$135m terminal upgrade within a month.

29th July 2013

Blueprint for Africa

29th July 2013

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

Most of South African river systems are turbid – containing high concentrations of suspended silts and clays – exacerbated by a number of knotty management issues.

28th August 2012

An answer for South African water issues

28th August 2012

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

According to the Chairman of the Lobito port company, Anapaz de Jesus Neto, the government of Angola has invested $1,2 billion in the modernisation and expansion of the port.

30th March 2012

Angola invests in Port of Lobito

30th March 2012

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

In line with global efforts to develop and operate ports in a sustainable manner, two leading port associations are now taking the initiative to develop an environmental strategy for African ports. Njuguna…

7th June 2009

Greening Africa’s ports

7th June 2009