From the Med to Southern Africa
Apart from a dwindling number of containerships and the MSC cruise ship making her summer coastal passages, South African shipspotters see few Italian-flagged vessels...
Shipping Deal Makes Waves on SA Maritime Scene
Childhood friends Durand Naidoo and Thuso Mhlambi have realized a lifelong ambition by becoming the first 100% black owned ship-owners in South Africa.
The 33-year-old...
Ports Regulator of South Africa Slashes Port Tariffs
Shipping agents are happy, shipping lines are unhappy and Transnet National Ports Authority has some thinking to do. This was the outcome of the...
Anglo American’s Renewed Partnership with Vuka Marine is a Boon for South Africa’s Maritime...
Anglo American renewed its various ocean freight contracts with Vuka Marine, a joint
venture between Via Maritime Holdings of South Africa and Kawasaki Kisen...
Port of Cape Town’s New Fuel Storage Facility Open for Business
The Port of Cape Town’s new fuel storage facility operated by black-empowered Burgan Cape Terminals, is now fully operational. The terminal received its pilot consignment of...
The World’s First Autonomous and Fully Electric Container Vessel
The vessel "YARA Birkeland" will be the world's first fully electric and autonomous container ship, with zero emissions. Operation is planned to start in...
Maersk Line’s proposed acquisition of Hamburg Süd
On 5th October 2017, Maersk Line’s proposed acquisition of Hamburg Süd, a container liner shipping company based in Hamburg, Germany, was approved by the...
Grindrod’s collaboration pays off in Maputo
JSE listed Grindrod Limited and its partners, continue to build on its core freight management competence in improving and unlocking trade corridors. This is...
Maersk Delivers Refrigerated Containers to South Africa
To offset the scarcity of reefer containers in South Africa ahead of this citrus season and to support the nation’s agricultural sector, Maersk,...
Major Shipping Line Expects Further Growth in Africa
Hapag-Lloyd continues to develop its position in Africa and launches the new MIAX
(Middle East-India-Africa Express) service – which will offer direct connections and fast...
