All articles by Shem Oirere
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: South African ports new energy deal
TNPA has signed an agreement with South Africa’s energy sector regulator for closer collaboration to ensure long-term security of renewable energy
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Seychelles green ports look to Swedish ingenuity
The Seychelles is looking to achieve the delicate balance between the drive for increased port revenues and environmental objectives
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: A new era for Mozambique’s Maputo Port
DP World’s expansion project signals an era of new technology and renewable energy at Maputo port
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Kenya forges ahead with low emission plan
This is despite the challenges of technology transfer, inadequate skills and limited access to climate financing
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Africa’s IMO-driven decarbonisation projects
Three African ports will be deploying renewable energy technology and a port call data-sharing platform
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: South Africa’s renewable drive gains momentum
TNPA is leveraging opportunities offered by green and cleaner options including renewable energy
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: The greening of Morocco’s ports
Morocco is attracting foreign funding to modernise and decarbonise its ports
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: UNCTAD project boosts Africa’s smart ports’ dream
Africa is looking to fast-track their transition into green energy
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NewsEU help for African alternative power projects
Port emissions remain a huge problem at Africa’s ports, but help may be on the horizon.
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NewsAchieving shorter transit times
A Cape Verde port has been upgraded to cut down transit times and reduce CO2 emissions.
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NewsGreen energy development plan
South Africa’s State-owned port operator has turned its attention to green energy.
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NewsShoreline protection project
The challenge of erosion and associated coastal flooding have triggered long term investments in west Africa.
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NewsAutomation boost in Angola
Angola’s Port of Luanda is stepping up investment in automation at the port’s concessioned container terminal so to achieve a safer, greener and more productive performance in the long-term.
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NewsGreen port expansion
Egypt is reclaiming nearly 1000ha of new land for the maritime gateway’s development.
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NewsDamietta green expansion
Damietta Ports Authority (DPA) has announced a new US$78.9 million contract for the deepening and development of the port’s sea lane.
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NewsDamietta Port accelerates green drive
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.
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Covid-19 impacts port operations
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.
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NewsSouth Africa’s drive to control ship emissions
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.
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NewsDredging for sand threatens coastal ecosystems in Kenya
Concerns have been raised about the impact of sand harvesting on Kenya coastal beaches and marine ecosystems.
