Brian Gicheru Kinyua
Brian Gicheru Kinyua is a freelance writer based in Mombasa City, Kenya where he researches and writes on logistics and the African Blue Economy. His primary focus is on shipping and ports development in Sub-Saharan Africa and how it fits into the global maritime order. He also provides consulting services in communications and public relations. For feedback, he may be reached at [email protected].
ASEAN, China Edge Closer to S. China Sea Code of Conduct
Reflecting on its milestones as the ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) chair for 2023, Indonesia is reporting it h...
What the BRICS Expansion Means to Shipping
The major news last week was the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit in Johannesburg. In a world where gl...
Namibia Plans Massive Port Expansion to Prepare for Energy Exports
In its ongoing push for port expansion, Namibia has announced plans for new berths and quay walls to support the country’s b...
UAE’s Overarching Role in African Ports Development
Since 2013, China has bankrolled an infrastructure boom in Africa under the BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) banner. However, the ec...
As EU ETS Approaches, Debate Begins Over its Loopholes
With the European Union’s Emissions Trading System scheduled to include shipping in 2024, a debate is ongoing over some of i...
Lithuania Seeks Broader Trade Cooperation in Indo-Pacific Strategy
With the Indo-Pacific gaining prominence in diplomacy and international politics, Lithuania is the latest country to launch a stra...
China and Russia Block New Protected Areas in the Antarctic Ocean
Last week, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) held a special meeting in a...
Sanctions Drive Boom in Container Trade Between Russia and India
The energy ties between Russia and India have been booming for the last year, and container traffic between the two countries is a...
IUCN: 8,500 Sunken and Abandoned Vessels Pose Imminent Risk of Spills
IUCN is warning that marine pollution from sunken and abandoned vessels in the ocean could peak within this decade. Out of an esti...
African Maritime Leaders Debate their Role in Decarbonizing Shipping
Last week, the IMO (International Maritime Organization) and the umbrella body of African maritime regulators AAMA (Association of...