African Maritime Council

Connecting Maritime Voices. Advancing African Interests.

 

Navigating Africa’s Maritime Future Together

Empowering regional maritime economies, strengthening compliance, and promoting sustainable ocean governance across the continent.

 

Uniting Africa’s Maritime Voice on the Global Stage

From ports to policies, we champion collaboration, innovation, and opportunity in the African maritime sector.

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Vision

  To be Africa’s leading maritime voice—championing innovation, unity, and leadership in global ocean affairs.

Mission

• Driving inclusive and sustainable maritime growth through strategic advocacy, investment facilitation, & innovation
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The African Maritime Council is committed to uniting stakeholders across the continent to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and collaboration in the maritime and blue economy sectors.

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We serve as a strategic platform for advocacy, policy development, capacity building, and industry partnerships —

Connecting Maritime Voices. Advancing African Interests

Empowering Africa to harness its vast ocean resources for economic transformation, security, and global competitiveness.

Latest News/Posts

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October 10, 2026

East Africa Faces Cargo Delays as Maersk Warns of Heavy Rains

Maersk has warned customers to prepare for possible cargo disruptions across East Africa from October to December 2026, as above-average rainfall and flooding threaten roads, ports and inland transport networks.…
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October 10, 2026

South Africa tackles Durban port backlog with new recovery plan

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called for a detailed recovery plan to reduce the vessel and landside backlog at Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) after inspecting the terminal. The inspection follows…
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October 10, 2026

Nigeria and DP World agree on $7bn deep-sea port project

DP World and Nigeria’s Ogun State have signed agreements to develop a new deep-sea port and a special economic zone under a proposed investment program valued at more than US$7…