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Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Suez Canal set to resume normal traffic after collision

Suez Canal set to resume normal traffic after collision

By Yusri Mohamed, Muhammad Al Gebaly, Nafisa Eltahir, Enas Alashray, Florence Tan and Muyu Xu 23 Aug 2023

Shipping must accelerate its decarbonisation efforts - and now it has the opportunity to do so

Shipping must accelerate its decarbonisation efforts - and now it has the opportunity to do so

By Christiaan De Beukelaer 9 Dec 2022

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How droughts are impacting the global energy mix and energy security

How droughts are impacting the global energy mix and energy security

Irene Lauro 4 Nov 2022

Amidst a rise in social unrest incidents, businesses need to prepare for supply chain disruptions

Amidst a rise in social unrest incidents, businesses need to prepare for supply chain disruptions

14 Jun 2022

Anglo American reduces emissions by 10% in sea trial using biofuel, VLSFO blend

Anglo American reduces emissions by 10% in sea trial using biofuel, VLSFO blend

17 Mar 2022

To reach net zero, we must decarbonise shipping. But two big problems are getting in the way

To reach net zero, we must decarbonise shipping. But two big problems are getting in the way

Peter van Duyn 11 Nov 2021

The supply chain crisis has a silver lining - container ships should be decarbonised faster

The supply chain crisis has a silver lining - container ships should be decarbonised faster

Stavros Karamperidis 25 Oct 2021

Ten ways to cut shipping's contribution to climate change - from a researcher

Ten ways to cut shipping's contribution to climate change - from a researcher

Simon Bullock 11 Oct 2021

Afrikrea launches SaaS platform to simplify global selling for African merchants

Afrikrea launches SaaS platform to simplify global selling for African merchants

30 Apr 2021

Bobby Madhav, FNB head of trade and structured trade and commodity finance

AfCFTA offers massive economic opportunities, but there is still much work to be done

Bobby Madhav 22 Apr 2021

Why you should expect more Suez-like supply chain disruptions and shortages at your local grocery store

Nada R. Sanders 12 Apr 2021

Top three take-away lessons from the Suez Canal blockage

Top three take-away lessons from the Suez Canal blockage

Dirk Siebels 30 Mar 2021

Global trade connectivity rebounds, signals recovery from Covid-19 setback

Global trade connectivity rebounds, signals recovery from Covid-19 setback

7 Dec 2020

Ships moved more than 11bn tonnes of our stuff around the globe last year, and it's killing the climate. This week is a chance to change

Ships moved more than 11bn tonnes of our stuff around the globe last year, and it's killing the climate. This week is a chance to change

Christiaan De Beukelaer 18 Nov 2020

Residents of Lamu, Kenya, accuse the government of ignoring their concerns and going ahead with the construction of a huge port. TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images

Review of nine African 'blue economy' projects shows what works and what doesn't

Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood 12 Aug 2020

The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

Bizcommunity.com 6 Apr 2020

New study: Most plastic found at sea is dumped unlawfully by ships

New study: Most plastic found at sea is dumped unlawfully by ships

3 Oct 2019

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2019

African Ports & Rail Evolution Forum to spotlight collaboration benefits for economic growth

African Ports & Rail Evolution Forum to spotlight collaboration benefits for economic growth

11 Sep 2019

Stefan Kühn via

DHL launches new app in 8 African countries, facilitating tracking and faster delivery

2 Sep 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

International, pan-African organisations commit to collaboration on blue economy

International, pan-African organisations commit to collaboration on blue economy

4 Jul 2019

Forum challenges African businesses to dive into the Blue Economy

Forum challenges African businesses to dive into the Blue Economy

10 May 2019

Mark Eddo, Yonov Agah, Paul Holthus and David Luke at ABEF2018.

Tunis to host 2019 Africa Blue Economy Forum

1 Apr 2019

Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

Ruth Waruhiu 25 Mar 2019

#AfricaMonth: Growing market in Africa

Ilse van den Berg 14 May 2018

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

Three key areas African ports authorities need to focus on

Three key areas African ports authorities need to focus on

Hein van den Ende 20 Apr 2018

Apapa port not conceived to receive trucks, fuel tankers

Apapa port not conceived to receive trucks, fuel tankers

Ejiofor Alike 13 Dec 2017

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Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

22 Mar 2024

Suez Canal set to resume normal traffic after collision

Suez Canal set to resume normal traffic after collision

Yusri Mohamed, Muhammad Al Gebaly, Nafisa Eltahir, Enas Alashray, Florence Tan and Muyu Xu 23 Aug 2023

Shipping must accelerate its decarbonisation efforts - and now it has the opportunity to do so

Shipping must accelerate its decarbonisation efforts - and now it has the opportunity to do so

Christiaan De Beukelaer 9 Dec 2022

How droughts are impacting the global energy mix and energy security

How droughts are impacting the global energy mix and energy security

Irene Lauro 4 Nov 2022

Amidst a rise in social unrest incidents, businesses need to prepare for supply chain disruptions

Amidst a rise in social unrest incidents, businesses need to prepare for supply chain disruptions

14 Jun 2022

Anglo American reduces emissions by 10% in sea trial using biofuel, VLSFO blend

Anglo American reduces emissions by 10% in sea trial using biofuel, VLSFO blend

17 Mar 2022

To reach net zero, we must decarbonise shipping. But two big problems are getting in the way

To reach net zero, we must decarbonise shipping. But two big problems are getting in the way

Peter van Duyn 11 Nov 2021

The supply chain crisis has a silver lining - container ships should be decarbonised faster

The supply chain crisis has a silver lining - container ships should be decarbonised faster

Stavros Karamperidis 25 Oct 2021

Ten ways to cut shipping's contribution to climate change - from a researcher

Ten ways to cut shipping's contribution to climate change - from a researcher

Simon Bullock 11 Oct 2021

Afrikrea launches SaaS platform to simplify global selling for African merchants

Afrikrea launches SaaS platform to simplify global selling for African merchants

30 Apr 2021

Bobby Madhav, FNB head of trade and structured trade and commodity finance

AfCFTA offers massive economic opportunities, but there is still much work to be done

Bobby Madhav 22 Apr 2021

Why you should expect more Suez-like supply chain disruptions and shortages at your local grocery store

Nada R. Sanders 12 Apr 2021

Top three take-away lessons from the Suez Canal blockage

Top three take-away lessons from the Suez Canal blockage

Dirk Siebels 30 Mar 2021

Global trade connectivity rebounds, signals recovery from Covid-19 setback

Global trade connectivity rebounds, signals recovery from Covid-19 setback

7 Dec 2020

Ships moved more than 11bn tonnes of our stuff around the globe last year, and it's killing the climate. This week is a chance to change

Ships moved more than 11bn tonnes of our stuff around the globe last year, and it's killing the climate. This week is a chance to change

Christiaan De Beukelaer 18 Nov 2020

Residents of Lamu, Kenya, accuse the government of ignoring their concerns and going ahead with the construction of a huge port. TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images

Review of nine African 'blue economy' projects shows what works and what doesn't

Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood 12 Aug 2020

The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

Bizcommunity.com 6 Apr 2020

New study: Most plastic found at sea is dumped unlawfully by ships

New study: Most plastic found at sea is dumped unlawfully by ships

3 Oct 2019

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2019

African Ports & Rail Evolution Forum to spotlight collaboration benefits for economic growth

African Ports & Rail Evolution Forum to spotlight collaboration benefits for economic growth

11 Sep 2019

Stefan Kühn via

DHL launches new app in 8 African countries, facilitating tracking and faster delivery

2 Sep 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

International, pan-African organisations commit to collaboration on blue economy

International, pan-African organisations commit to collaboration on blue economy

4 Jul 2019

Forum challenges African businesses to dive into the Blue Economy

Forum challenges African businesses to dive into the Blue Economy

10 May 2019

Mark Eddo, Yonov Agah, Paul Holthus and David Luke at ABEF2018.

Tunis to host 2019 Africa Blue Economy Forum

1 Apr 2019

Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

Ruth Waruhiu 25 Mar 2019

#AfricaMonth: Growing market in Africa

Ilse van den Berg 14 May 2018

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

Three key areas African ports authorities need to focus on

Three key areas African ports authorities need to focus on

Hein van den Ende 20 Apr 2018

Apapa port not conceived to receive trucks, fuel tankers

Apapa port not conceived to receive trucks, fuel tankers

Ejiofor Alike 13 Dec 2017

Why African ports need to harness technology

Why African ports need to harness technology

12 Dec 2017

#AfricaMonth: Internal trade barriers show signs of falling

Ilse van den Berg 30 May 2017

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013