Boosted bunkering services enable Walvis Bay to capitalise on the Suez Canal crisis

Boosted bunkering services enable Walvis Bay to capitalise on the Suez Canal crisis

Boosted bunkering services enable Walvis Bay to capitalise on the Suez Canal crisis

Niël Terblanché The port of Walvis Bay has witnessed a remarkable 32 percent year-on-year increase in vessel calls for the year ending on 31 December 2023 because of the continued surge of maritime activity around the southern tip of Africa The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) attributed the growth in port calls to a variety of vessels including container ships, dry bulk carriers, and reefers to geopolitical tensions that have prompted a significant shift in global shipping routes. Andrew Kanime, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Namport, said the surge is not just in the number of vessels but also in…
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