Blue Africa

09/06/2026

🇱🇷 Liberia's largest port is going digital.

The Freeport of Monrovia is introducing an automated gate system that will use facial recognition and automatic vehicle recognition technology to improve security, reduce delays, and make port operations more efficient.

As more African ports modernise, digitalisation is becoming a key driver of trade and economic growth.

Read the full story here: https://blueafricanews.com/liberia-advances-port-digitisation-with-new-automated-gate-system/
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09/06/2026

⚖️🌊 Who governs the ocean?

The Law of the Sea provides the rules that guide maritime boundaries, trade, environmental protection, and the sustainable use of ocean resources.

As more African nations strengthen ocean governance, new opportunities are emerging across the blue economy.

Swipe through to learn more.

05/06/2026

A new trade corridor linking Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali is helping move goods faster across West Africa through a combination of rail and road transport.

For landlocked countries such as Mali and Burkina Faso, efficient corridors are more than transport routes - they are economic lifelines connecting businesses to regional and global markets.

The development highlights the growing importance of logistics infrastructure in accelerating intra-African trade and supporting the goals of AfCFTA.

Read the full story here: https://blueafricanews.com/commodity-corridors-offer-new-west-africa-trade-route/
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05/06/2026

🐟 A $15 million investment is helping expand tilapia farming in Kenya and Rwanda.

The deal highlights the growing importance of aquaculture in Africa, where fish farming is creating jobs, improving food security and helping meet rising demand for affordable protein.

Could aquaculture become one of Africa's biggest blue economy success stories?

Read the full story here: https://blueafricanews.com/investment/
Blue Africa News is your one-stop resource for the Business of Africa's oceans.

05/06/2026

South Africa’s state-owned logistics operator Transnet has completed the installation of tippler 3 at the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, bringing to life the R4 billion (approximately US$245 million) Saldanha infrastructure upgrade project.

A tippler is essentially an industrial machine used to quickly and safely unload bulk materials like iron ore from railway freight trucks into underground hoppers.

With testing and commissioning beginning on June 03, 2026, the move aims at modernising terminal operations at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal – Africa’s largest iron ore export facility.

Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal has grown into a strategic national asset that handles approximately 96% of South Africa’s iron ore exports.

05/06/2026

Nigeria has announced plans to expand the deep blue project (DBP) to vulnerable coastal and maritime corridors across the West African nation.

The expansion will cover several key areas, including the sensitive Bakassi axis, as part of efforts to further strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security architecture, the information being disclosed by Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, the minister of marine and blue economy during the recent graduation ceremony of 492 advanced combat personnel and capability presentation of the deep blue project task group.

According to Dr. Oyetola, the planned expansion will target critical coastal areas such as Bakassi Peninsula, Igbokoda and other vulnerable maritime corridors across the country, with a view of consolidating the gains already recorded under the DBP, otherwise known as the integrated national security and waterways protection infrastructure.

Expansion of the deep blue project seeks to curtail maritime insecurity, enhance operational capacity, improve maintenance systems and ensure maritime security assets remain fully functional and effective in safeguarding Nigeria’s waters.

05/06/2026

Durban’s standing as Southern Africa’s leading port city and maritime gateway received a significant boost in May 2026, following the launch of the Durban Shipping Chamber (DSC).

The new body will bring together stakeholders from the shipping, logistics, port operations, and marine service sectors to foster collaboration, promote industry growth, and strengthen policy alignment across South Africa’s maritime industry.

Durban Shipping Chamber is an initiative of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), a non-profit company (NPC) being touted as a strategic initiative aligned to South Africa’s comprehensive maritime transport policy, and designed to strengthen Durban’s position as Africa’s premier port city and maritime gateway.

Durban’s standing as Southern Africa’s leading port city and maritime gateway received a significant boost in May 2026, following the launch of the Durban Shipping Chamber (DSC).

04/06/2026

🌊 A major milestone for Ghana's oceans.

The Greater Cape Three Points Area has officially been designated as the country's first Marine Protected Area, helping protect marine biodiversity while supporting fisheries, food security and coastal communities.

Protecting the ocean means protecting the people who depend on it.

Read the full story here: https://blueafricanews.com/marine/
Blue Africa News is your one-stop resource for the Business of Africa's oceans.

04/06/2026

Africa's largest industrial group is thinking even bigger.

Dangote Group has unveiled a Vision 2030 strategy targeting $100 billion in annual turnover, backed by major investments in refining, fertiliser, logistics and infrastructure.

Beyond the numbers, the story reflects a broader shift toward African-led industrialisation and regional value chains.

Read the full story here: https://blueafricanews.com/dangote/
Blue Africa News is your one-stop resource for the Business of Africa's oceans.

03/06/2026

6 DIGITAL SKILLS in high demand across Africa's Blue Economy! 💻🌊

The maritime sector is rapidly digitizing, creating opportunities for tech-savvy young Africans to build rewarding careers!

Many of these skills can be learned online through free or affordable courses - we'll share resources in our next post!

Which skill are YOU most interested in developing? Comment below! 👇🏾