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African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers

Green transition offers opportunities for African seafarers

Thursday, May 11, 2023 0 558

KENYA: The convening of African Maritime Authorities in Kenya last week has once again emphasised the need to harness the opportunities of a transitioning maritime sector by focusing on providing the evolving skills required by seafarers.

New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line

Maersk opens warehouse in Cape Town

Monday, May 8, 2023 0 569

SOUTH AFRICA: Maersk has opened a new 10,000 m² bonded warehouse and distribution centre in Cape Town to improve intermodal connectivity and provide a new link in their integrated logistics solutions.

SAMSA distances itself from fake advert for SA Agulhas

SOUTH AFRICA: The listing of the SA Agulhas on a prominent website for international vessel sales has prompted the current owners, the South...

SAMSA continues to recover systems after breach

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority’s (SAMSA) ICT team is continuing to investigate and work on recovering their...

Ivory Coast oil field to begin production later this year

MAURITANIA: Production from Ivory Coast’s highly anticipated Baleine oil field is expected in 2023. Owned by a consortium comprising ENI, an...

Unpacking Namibia’s position as a logistics hub

NAMIBIA: Panelists unpacked Namibia’s potential to become a regional transport and integrated logistics hub on the back of energy sector...

Four ships sold for over $75m

The sale of four ships to the value of just over $75m will see Grindrod Shipping Holdings undertake significant debt repayments including the...

Navy embarks on recruitment of divers

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Navy kicked off a national recruitment drive yesterday in Gauteng to identify potential diver recruits over the...

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