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Fleet focus for Durban port-turnaround plan

Six tugs servicing Port of Durban in plan to clear backlog

Friday, December 8, 2023 0 953

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.

Terminal operators of last resort to be appointed

TNPA issues tender for panel of port operators

Friday, December 8, 2023 0 1212

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.

Reach stackers are revolutionising container handling processes

Container yards are essential for the global transportation of goods, and the cargo handling equipment that gets utilised within them is critical...

Driving efficiency in ship repair through automation

SOUTH AFRICA: Ship repair company, Dormac Marine and Engineering, a division of Southey Holdings has chosen to upgrade its Infor LN solution with...

Is Africa ready to implement cabotage laws?

Attending the Africa Maritime Cabotage and Blue Economy Conference hosted by the Republic of Kenya last month, Unathi Sonti, chairperson of the...

IMO roll-call vote adopts resolution against Russian Federation

INTERNATIONAL: Following the decision to postpone the roll-call vote requested by the Russian Federation on Friday, the International Maritime...

Russia’s demand for a roll-call vote under scrutiny

The International Maritime Organisation Assembly (IMO) is expected to consider a request from Russian Federation to vote on a question of whether...

Four African members elected to IMO Council

Yesterday’s election yielded the anticipated results in Category A and B of the International Maritime Organisation’s Council, while a...

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