Cape Town Multi-Purpose Terminal introduces two-berth operation for containers
The Cape Town Multi-Purpose Terminal (CTMPT) has this month officially launched a two-berth operation, which seeks to improve volume throughput and increase capacity for customers. It provides a predictable service offering...
IMT provides innovative maritime solutions
The Institute for Maritime Technology (IMT), a subsidiary of Armscor, is an accredited world-class facility strategically providing science-based technological and engineering support to the South African Navy and other members of...
Stronger than steel
GERMAN polymer manufacturer, igus, is slowly changing the way we do things by replacing metals and other everyday materials with stronger, longer lasting polymers.
In South Africa igus is gaining a reputation...
Cape Town Cruise Terminal set to enhance passengers’ experience
By Sue Segar
AS Cape Town prepares for a bumper cruise season, the V & A Waterfront is determined to ensure that passengers arriving in the City on cruise ships have a...
Opening of cruise season brings optimism and economic growth to SA’s port cities
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) opened its 2023/24 cruise liner season, with 175 confirmed vessel call-ins bringing an estimated 166,933 passengers to South African port cities through its commercial seaports.
The opening...
First soya beans exports at East London Terminal proof of regional growth
THE East London Terminal handled its first soya beans export vessel recently when St Columbia started loading 30 000 metric tons destined for Malaysia. Terminal performance saw an average of 207...
Cape Town boat show anchors Cape Town’s Blue Economy growth
Cape Town, South Africa, is reaping the rewards of its burgeoning blue economy, a sector that injects a staggering R40-billion per annum into the city's GDP. Contributing to this remarkable achievement...
The city of East London handles its first shipment of export manganese
The city of East London received its first export manganese call, Tuesday 3 October, when vessel MV BBG Leader docked to load 30 000 metric tons at the East London Multipurpose...
WearCheck extends its footprint to second India lab
Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently opened the doors to its second laboratory in India – this one in Durgapur – after the success of its Chennai-based laboratory, which has operated...
Cape Town Container Terminal gears up for deciduous season
As the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) prepares for the 2023/24 deciduous fruit season, it has commenced engagements with key stakeholders, including the Summer Fruit Industry and the Western Cape Government....
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Cape Chamber welcomes Western Cape inter-governmental dispute amidst investor uncertainty
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The private sector is facing a new epidemic of uncertainty prompted by Government...
