South African May thermal coal exports reach 2017 high

South African exports of thermal coal reached highs for 2017 at 7.03 million mt in May, posting increases both ...

Maersk Strengthens Ties Between African And Japanese Customers

Already the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent, with 1.2 billion people as of 2016, Africa accounts for about 16% of the world’s human population and it is predicted that

China Binges on African Oil Like Never Before After OPEC Cuts

China is set to import record amounts of crude oil from West Africa this month as OPEC’s supply cuts pave the way for other nations to gain a greater foothold in the fast-growing Asian market.

South African competition watchdog seeks penalty against Japan’s K-Line

South Africa’s competition watchdog ruled on Monday that Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd’s (K-Line), one of Japan’s biggest transport companies, had conspired to rig bids for shipping cars.

Tankers: West African Suezmax freight rates show signs of recovery amid heavier fixing

West African Suezmax freight rates have begun to show signs of recovery after a prolonged period of weakness, with fixing levels increasing for September, shipping sources said this week.

West African Suezmax tanker market could see boost thanks to 2016 Olympics

These days it’s quite easy to find some sort of positive trend to look forward to, in the tanker market....

Pacific Radiance ends West African venture, strengthens Malaysian ties

Singapore’s Pacific Radiance has aborted its venture into the West African offshore market, but reinforced its position in Malaysia with new joint venture agreements. ...