West Africa’s rise as a significant shipping route, particularly for MSC and its deployment of larger vessels, reflects a combination of economic, logistical, and geopolitical factors. The region’s increasing integration into global trade, particularly with Asia, has boosted demand for maritime transport. The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), implemented in recent years, has encouraged […] The post West Africa attracts bigger ships though geopolitical risks remain appeared first on Container News .