Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) says it is expecting to receive 32 more passenger vessels to dock at the Port of Walvis Bay by December solidifying its position as a leading cruise destination in Southern Africa. This comes after two ships docked at Port on Wednesday with a total of 5,223 passengers. They all arrived at...
Walvis Bay was a hive of activity this past Wednesday when two cruise liners discharged more than 5000 passengers on the harbour town’s stretched facilities. First to berth was the Queen Mary II early in the morning followed by the MSC Poesia on her maiden call to Walvis Bay. The impressive 334-metre Queen Mary II...
The Port of Lüderitz recently received its first container vessel in years, marking a pivotal point in the port’s renewed relevance for industry in the adjacent interior. It has been years since Lüderitz last berthed a container vessel. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) said the arrival of the Karoline container vessel is a testament to...
Niël Terblanché In response to the escalating security threats in the Red Sea, commercial ships are rerouting their journeys through African ports, creating a surge in demand for bunker fuel and reshaping global refuelling patterns. The Middle East has been on edge due to a series of attacks on cargo ships and subsequent American retaliation,...