Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing Maintaining a position of power in the pantry Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 46 SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now OPLASA responds to market conditions Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 50 SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) has confirmed that they are monitoring the current market conditions through April before making a final determination on whether their members will impose a fuel surcharge on OPL operations.
Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 35
Workshop strengthens port security Workshop strengthens port security COMOROS: A four-day workshop held at the end of March helped equip local officials with skills to evaluate their own implementation of... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 34
Shark specialist pledges support to Seychelles Shark specialist pledges support to Seychelles SEYCHELLES: Ocean Ramsey, a marine conservationist, shark behaviour specialist, and free diver known for her close, cage-free interactions with... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 33
Maydon Wharf concessions announced Maydon Wharf concessions announced SOUTH AFRICA: Preferred bidders for two landmark concessions in the Maydon Wharf Precinct in the Port of Durban now will enter into final... Tuesday, March 31, 2026 0 41
Strengthening response to harassment at sea Strengthening response to harassment at sea IMO Member States have until the 4 May to apply to become one of up to six countries to participate in a new initiative aimed at eradicating... Thursday, March 26, 2026 0 118
Green ports and decarbonisation on the agenda in Africa Green ports and decarbonisation on the agenda in Africa NIGERIA: African leaders affirmed their commitment to position African ports as environmentally responsible partners that strengthen... Thursday, March 26, 2026 0 160
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...