African Ports See Higher Refueling Demand as Vessels Round Cape
- Walvis Bay and Port Louis are good refueling options: Maersk
- Security threats in Red Sea are forcing ships to round Africa
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African ports from Namibia to Mauritius are becoming more popular as refueling stops for vessels shunning security threats in the Red Sea.
The Namibian port of Walvis Bay or Port Louis in Mauritius are “top options” for filling up if there’s a need en route, shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S said in a reply to questions. The company still prefers to bunker at the start or end of a route.