South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibian Port Authority (Namport) to share technical expertise and help develop competitiveness of trade in the region
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Karadeniz plans to expand in MENA

The powerships aim to serve developing countries with inadequate onshore infrastructure to cover shortfalls in electricity supply. (Image source: Karadeniz Holding)
Turkish ship builder Karadeniz Holding has revealed plans to expand in the MENA region with its decision to supply its next electricity-generating vessel to a Middle Eastern or African nation
SADC Gateway Port project gathers steam
Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) has decided to fast-track the construction of the SADC Gateway Port in the wake of the possibility that Botswana will start to export coal to Asia
Nigerian government plans to build shipyard

The project has received approval from necessary authorities and is expected to generate immense employment opportunities for Nigerian youth. (Image source: Andy Siitonen/Flickr)
The Nigerian federal government has revealed plans to build a shipyard in the country in an attempt to revive Nigerias maritime sector
NEXIM Bank to launch Sealink project connecting West and Central Africa

The purpose of the Sealink project will be to foster indigenous participation of African nations in the maritime sector. (Image source: zackzen/Flickr)
The Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank has disclosed plans to execute a US$60mn Regional Sealink Project to connect West and Central Africa