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Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attend the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding agreement, that allows Ethiopia to use a Somaliland port, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1 January 2024. Reuters/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo

Somalia president signs law nullifying Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal

By Abdi Sheikh 8 Jan 2024

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attend the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding agreement, that allows Ethiopia to use a Somaliland port, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1 January 2024. Reuters/Tiksa Negeri

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Enhancing logistics performance to drive SA's economic growth: Lessons from Saudi Arabia

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

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

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Top ratings for Biz Rate Card 2019

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New app connects Kenyan truckers to cargo shippers

New app connects Kenyan truckers to cargo shippers

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African Ports and Rail Evolution Forum to focus on economic growth acceleration

African Ports and Rail Evolution Forum to focus on economic growth acceleration

26 Sep 2019

AECOM secures phase two of Ghana's Tema Port expansion project

AECOM secures phase two of Ghana's Tema Port expansion project

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

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

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

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SAIMI awareness campaign to boost SA's maritime culture

19 Aug 2019

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

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

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

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Debmarine's last new build diamond recovery vessel, SS Nujoma

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Forum challenges African businesses to dive into the Blue Economy

Forum challenges African businesses to dive into the Blue Economy

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Tunis to host 2019 Africa Blue Economy Forum

1 Apr 2019

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Ghana and Denmark collaborate for a safer maritime sector

28 Mar 2019

Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

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Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

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Injunction upholds Djibouti port joint venture agreement

6 Sep 2018

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Use of drones in the shipping sector set to take-off

22 Aug 2018

Investors notice Africa's transport and logistics opportunities

21 Aug 2018

Hapag-Lloyd continues growing in East Africa

Hapag-Lloyd continues growing in East Africa

17 Aug 2018

Brands should help combat smuggling in clothing and textile manufacturing sector

Brands should help combat smuggling in clothing and textile manufacturing sector

25 Jul 2018

Moving overseas, shipping from Australia to Africa

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Why 50,000 ships are so vulnerable to cyberattacks

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Enhancing logistics performance to drive SA's economic growth: Lessons from Saudi Arabia

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

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

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Top ratings for Biz Rate Card 2019

Top ratings for Biz Rate Card 2019

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New app connects Kenyan truckers to cargo shippers

New app connects Kenyan truckers to cargo shippers

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African Ports and Rail Evolution Forum to focus on economic growth acceleration

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AECOM secures phase two of Ghana's Tema Port expansion project

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2 Sep 2019

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

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1 Apr 2019

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Ghana and Denmark collaborate for a safer maritime sector

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Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

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Injunction upholds Djibouti port joint venture agreement

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Brands should help combat smuggling in clothing and textile manufacturing sector

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Moving overseas, shipping from Australia to Africa

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Why 50,000 ships are so vulnerable to cyberattacks

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Prospects of pallet trucks market remain positive

Prospects of pallet trucks market remain positive

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How we can unblock the biggest barrier to Nigeria's economic growth

How we can unblock the biggest barrier to Nigeria's economic growth

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#AfricaMonth: The need for value chain transparency

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Seychelles' main harbour to get upgrade

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Three key areas African ports authorities need to focus on

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Ethiopia buys stake in Dubai-managed Somaliland port

Ethiopia buys stake in Dubai-managed Somaliland port

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Apapa port not conceived to receive trucks, fuel tankers

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