NIGERIA: Despite announced plans to re-establish the liquidated Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL), issues relating to resolving the settlement of benefits to the affected seafarers.

Following discussions around the future of fossil fuels at the Conference of Parties (COP28), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has strongly urged African countries to reject any and all anti-fossil fuel policies advocated by developed nations that are committed to phasing out fossil fuels, pushing for an anti-fossil fuel energy transition that does not take into account the needs of the developing world.

NIGERIA: Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO) delivered one million barrels of Agbami crude grade to Dangote Refinery’s Single Point Mooring (SPM) where it was discharged into the refinery’s crude oil tanks last week.

SOUTH AFRICA: With the expected delivery of three second-hand tugs in the first quarter of next year; a 24-hour helicopter service and a commitment to ensure the availability of six operational tugs in the Port of Durban, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is focussing on their fleet to ensure the successful implementation of the current container recovery plan that is in place across the country’s eight ports.

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is planning to appoint a panel of terminal operators that will be able to step in as an option of last resort to bridge operational gaps at the end of terminal operating contracts that have not been re-awarded.

Container yards are essential for the global transportation of goods, and the cargo handling equipment that gets utilised within them is critical to make the handling process as seamless and efficient as possible. Furthermore, as space becomes less available and more expensive, port and terminal applications must use it as effectively as possible.

SOUTH AFRICA: Ship repair company, Dormac Marine and Engineering, a division of Southey Holdings has chosen to upgrade its Infor LN solution with iOCO, embracing SaaS to leverage the benefits of the cloud

Attending the Africa Maritime Cabotage and Blue Economy Conference hosted by the Republic of Kenya last month, Unathi Sonti, chairperson of the Maritime Business Chamber reflects on the discussions that dominated the event and highlights key outcomes aimed at unlocking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)’s potential by rethinking the maritime cabotage and blue economy model to improve connectivity.