Sea freighting non-time-sensitive goods to East Africa is the most cost-effective option available to South African cargo owners, writes Tristan Wiggill. Like the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Danish shipping major […]
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Port Nacala has expansive plans
The second phase of the modernisation and expansion works of the port of Nacala in Mozambique may start this year. Preparatory work is underway to launch tenders for the project, […]
Shipping industry continues to cut emissions
The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO’s) Lee Adamson explains how IMO rules means that all newly-built ships will help cut Green House Gas emissions.
Green efficiency key in global shipping
Maritime transport is a significant driver of global trade and economic development which connects people, goods and markets all around the world. The growth of international trade is heavily reliant […]
Potential seafarers faring well
Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA)’s General Purpose Rating Class of 2015 has completed a four-week bridging course in mathematics at Transnet’s Maritime School of Excellence (MSOE). The class of 28 […]
Operation Phakisa evident at Sturrock Dry Dock
A number of interesting vessels have recently berthed at the Sturrock Dry Dock in the Port of Cape Town. Mining vessel, mv Debmar Atlantic, owned by De Beers Marine Namibia […]
2016 South Africa container trade outlook
The future of South African trade is not without obstacles, namely low consumer confidence, the fluctuating Rand and low commodity prices, all of which are resulting in lower confidence levels […]
Pleasing refrigerated container trade in South Africa
Matthew Conroy, trade manager of Maersk Line Southern Africa, discusses the third quarter Maersk Trade Report data which reveals that 2015 has been a strong growth year for South African […]
Shipping line reveals key trade trends
Matthew Conroy, trade manager of Maersk Line Southern Africa, discusses the results of the third quarter Maersk Trade Report, which reveals that South African imports and exports are slowing, but […]
China slowdown impacting South African trade
Matthew Conroy, trade manager of Maersk Line Southern Africa discusses how the economic slowdown in China is impacting South African trade. “China is one of South Africa’s biggest commodities trading […]