APM Terminals has called for substantial investment in port and inland logistics infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa to satisfy the projected demands of some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. According to […]
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Construction of the port at Pemba begins in 2015
The new port at Pemba, in Mozambique’s Cabo Degado province is due to begin in 2015. Tavares Martinho, director at state owned company ENH Logistics said, “The port will have […]
Fitch upgrades Transnet’s credit rating
Transnet’s credit rating has increased by two notches to ‘BBB’ from the previous ‘BB+’ by Fitch Ratings which according to Transnet confirms the success of its efforts in strengthening the […]
Security problems at Beira port
Trucks entering the Munhava area of Beira port in Mozambique have been warned there is a serious security problem there. Barney Curtis, executive director at FESARTA (Federation of East and […]
Truck owners say tax burden threatens sector
Dar es Salaam: The introduction of a number of taxes in the transport sector in the 2013/2014 government budget poses serious threat to the sector, the operators said yesterday. In […]
Transnet issues R1,5 billion domestic bond
Investor confidence in Transnet has been boosted with the state owned enterprise issuing a R1,5 billion five-year bond through its programme to raise funds in the local debt capital markets. […]
Namibia to become a logistics hub
The role of transport and logistics has become increasingly important for Namibia’s economy. With the rapid growth in cargo volumes along the Walvis Bay corridors and the benefits that the […]
Landmark MoU paves way for Maputo-SA port co-operation
Port authorities in South Africa and Mozambique have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will see Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the Maputo Ports Development Company (MPDC) co-operating […]
Major boost for Durban port efficiency
Pictured: Public Enterprises Minister, Mr Malusi Gigaba Transnet has unveiled seven new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes at the Durban Container Terminal – Pier 2. At the unveiling, Public Enterprises Minister, Mr […]
New appointment at Walvis Bay
Jacques Steenkamp has been appointed Branch Manager in Namibia for the supply chain logistics company, Savino Del Bene. He brings 20 years’ experience in the field having started out as […]