Cargo

Cargo Ship Loaded with Turkish Armaments Seized Near Somalia BAREDA, Somalia - A Turkish cargo vessel recently found itself at the heart of a tense situation when it was intercepted along the coastline of Northeastern State, Somalia. Machine malfunctions reportedly plagued the ship, according to multiple insiders, as it attempted to make its way towards Mogadishu, Somalia's bustling capital. The Northeastern State Maritime Police Force (PMPF) swiftly took control, towing the distressed vessel…

Expanding Horizons: The Impact of Dangote Refinery on Global Fuel Markets The Dangote Refinery is making headlines with its ambitious move to export 90,000 metric tons of gasoline to Asia. This shipment signifies a pivotal moment, as it will be the refinery's first gasoline venture beyond the confines of West Africa. A source familiar with the transaction outlined that the trading firm Mercuria is set to load this significant cargo on June 22, 2023, which will undoubtedly set the stage for a new chapter in the refinery's…

In a recent incident along the Yemeni coastline, a vessel’s master made a decisive maneuver, altering the ship's course to avoid a small craft that had approached with curious intentions. Moments later, the small craft retreated, and the vessel resumed its journey, continuing toward its next port of call, as noted in an incident report by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). This situation raises questions about what exactly transpired. Was it a benign interaction, or was there a more sinister motive at…

An Unfortunate Incident: Kenyan Cargo Plane Tragedy in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the quiet skies above Somalia, a distressing event unfolded at a distance of roughly 24 kilometers southwest of bustling Mogadishu, casting a shadow of sorrow over both nations involved. The Somalia Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) confirmed that a Kenyan-registered aircraft met a tragic end, leaving no survivors among its crew. This heartbreaking occurrence reminds us of the unpredictable nature of life and the shared bonds of human…

Ethiopia's Maritime Ambitions: A New Horizon Edited By Ali MusaAxadle Times International–Monitoring Ethiopia is setting sail toward a promising future with a strategic initiative to amplify its maritime trade. The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise—a beacon navigating the waters of national ambition—unveiled plans to acquire six state-of-the-art cargo ships. This investment aims to fortify the country's maritime trade capacity, with anticipated costs sailing between 150 million and 250…

This morning, a DHL cargo aircraft tragically crashed while attempting to land at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. The incident resulted in the death of one individual aboard the plane, and some debris from the crash caused damage to a nearby residence. While three other passengers on the flight sustained injuries, thankfully, no one on the ground was hurt during the ordeal. As flames and thick smoke spiraled from the wreckage, firefighting crews rushed in to tackle the blaze. The ill-fated flight, managed by Swiftair for…

Cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal is moving again After the colossal ship that had blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week was partially flooded earlier Monday, it has now been released, according to local witnesses and a shipping agency in Egypt. With the help of high tide, a beautiful tugboat managed to unscrew the arch of the skyscraper size ever given from the sandbank by the…