The World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence have ranked the Port of Cape Town as the worst container port in the world, highlighting significant issues in its operations and efficiency.

According to ThisDay Live, APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria's largest container terminal, has emphasized its role as a key facilitator of the country's export trade. The terminal is enhancing its capabilities through strategic investments, advanced technology, and customer-focused solutions to support export growth.

According to Tanzania Times, landlocked countries in Africa, such as Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda, are experiencing significant economic growth rates of 9.2%, 7.5%, and 7.2% respectively. This trend raises questions for coastal nations about their economic strategies, as these landlocked nations continue to thrive without direct access to coastlines.

Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) has announced a $50 million investment aimed at upgrading its Lagos port terminal. This upgrade is expected to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the terminal, which plays a crucial role in Nigeria's maritime operations.

Official port statistics indicate that cargo traffic to and from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) via the Port of Dar es Salaam and Tanga surged from 4,180,902 tonnes in 2024 to 7,239,741 tonnes in 2025, marking a 73.2 percent increase. This development positions the DRC as the largest transit cargo market for Tanzania's ports.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has improved significantly due to the establishment of new evacuation routes by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Maritime tracking data indicates an increase in the number of commodity ship transits in the area.