Top 5 Tips for Renting a Container
Renting containers has increased in popularity as businesses and individuals discover their value as a versatile storage solution with a multitude of functions and...
The Green Port Making Green Energy Possible
As the only port with a green status in the Southern African port system, Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Ngqura has now...
Massive Bills Face Importers as Containers Pile Up in Storage
South African businesses are faced with a huge bill, estimated at R1.4-billion, for storage and demurrage costs accumulated during the 27 days of Level...
Big Boost for Namibian Bunkering
Engen has enhanced bunkering supply in Namibia by acquiring the exclusive services of a 2000 MT Barge, which will be made available to rigs,...
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...
Amazon vs Maersk: The Clash of Titans Shaking the Container Industry
Approximately 90% of the world’s trade travels by sea and one would expect the industry’s supply chain to be the height of modernity by...
Progress With New Liquid Bulk Facility at the Port of Ngqura
TNPA has already completed Phase 1 of the infrastructure required to service the site. It includes the construction of a new access road from...
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...
Market Growth in 2017 Strongly Linked to Consumer Spending and Mining Commodity Demand Swing
Stronger global trade is expected this year and as reported by the World Trade Organization, indicators like export orders and container shipping are on...
Leading Global Shipping Company Invests in Growing East African Market
Hapag-Lloyd is continuing to focus on the growing market in East Africa. With annual growth rates of approximately six percent, the region tops the...