Sudan Restarts National Shipping Line After Nine‑Year Hiatus to Boost Economic Security: Company
Sudan Restarts National Shipping Line After Nine‑Year Hiatus to Boost Economic Security: Company
The revival of Sudan Shipping Line (Sudan Line) follows an agreement between the Sea Ports Corporation and Sudan Line that provides for:
🟠restoring the national fleet;
🟠reducing dependence on foreign carriers;
🟠developing the "blue economy";
Authorities expect the move to help lower maritime shipping costs, which surged by 120% following the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Transport Minister Saif al‑Nasr al‑Tijani described the revival as a step toward turning Sudanese ports into "gateways to the heart of Africa." The first vessel is already operational, with further fleet expansion planned.
A long‑term strategic plan envisions a fleet of 60 vessels, Sudan Line board chairman Mohamed Nour Abdel Daim said, emphasizing the need for a national carrier to combat inflation and secure supply chains for fuel, wheat, and medicines.
The company was liquidated in 2017 under the previous government following allegations of financial and legal violations. In its golden age, Sudan Line operated a fleet of 16 ocean-going vessels; its last vessel, the "White Nile," was sold that year.
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