Tag: Shipping
Economic Regulation of Transport Act is a marked step towards rail reform and privatisation
On 11 June 2024, President Ramaphosa signed the Economic Regulation of Transport Act 6 of 2024 into law, marking a significant development in the economic regulation of transport and rail reform...
High-strength bolting solutions for marine services
BMG’s Nord-Lock Expander System pivot pin components offer dependable solutions that combat the challenges of lug wear in the marine and shipping sector.
Pivots, which are at the centre of any rotational...
Choosing the right international relocation specialist: Ask the right questions
By Ian Pettey (MD Africa at Crown Relocations)
Relocating to another country comes with endless checklists and questions – but are you asking the right questions? One of the most important decisions...
SMEs to benefit from fuller e-com solution
SHIPPING may not be the most attractive aspect of e-commerce, but it’s certainly among the most important in a sector that FNB Merchant Services anticipates will reach R400-billion in South Africa...
Maersk, IBM pull plug on blockchain joint venture TradeLens
By Edwin Lopez Managing Editor, Supply Chain Dive.
MAERSK and IBM caused a stir when they revealed TradeLens as a blockchain solution for global trade in 2018, signing up dozens of partners. Not...
Study: SA well placed to lead production of zero-carbon shipping fuels
A study by Ricardo and Environmental Defense Fund for the P4G Getting to Zero Coalition Partnership has found that South Africa holds an untapped opportunity to supply the global shipping industry...
Black-owned shipping company making waves in maritime sector
Two KwaZulu Natal men have realised a lifelong ambition by becoming the first 100 percent black-owned ship-owners in South Africa.
Durand Naidoo and Thuso Mhlambi, both 33, are the owners...
Konecranes CXT explorer: a mobile workshop for in the middle of nowhere
One of the most innovative products to come from Konecranes recently is the CXT Explorer. It is a combination of a 6.3T mobile overhead crane, travelling on a gantry, supported by two...
Maritime development drives new business opportunities for South Africa
With Africa’s overall port utilisation capacity exceeding 70%, ports authorities and terminal operators are actively calling for partners in development to equip Africa’s ports and harbours for post-neo-panamax shipping requirements.
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Iran ready to ship 100 bpd crude to South Africa
Oil Minister Zanganeh has voiced Iran’s readiness to deploy 100 thousand barrels of crude oil per day to South Africa as well as to purchase refinery shares there.
Oil Minister...
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Deep sea trawlers are concerned about the impact of oil and...
By Larry Claasen
SADSTIA says it is not opposed to offshore oil and gas exploration but says long-term impacts on established industries must be considered.
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