Underperformance erodes competitiveness Underperformance erodes competitiveness Adapt or be left behind: Creecy warns transport sector as neighbours target SA’s logistics weaknesses Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 163 SOUTH AFRICA: The country’s underperforming transport sector was flagged as a threat that will erode South Africa’s competitiveness as well as threaten trade and jobs at the 2026 Southern African Transport Conference which opened yesterday.
New service strengthens global connections New service strengthens global connections Ocean Network Express launches new Mediterranean Africa service to strengthen direct global connections for customers Monday, July 6, 2026 0 127 A new service, commencing this week, will provide customers with dedicated direct connections linking West Africa with key global trade lanes.
South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of... Friday, July 3, 2026 0 220
DFFE commits to new Minister DFFE commits to new Minister SOUTH AFRICA: David Maynier has officially taken up the position of Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment after being sworn in at a... Thursday, July 2, 2026 0 177
Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape Government has called on the Port of Cape Town to avoid the significant rerouting of agricultural exports that were... Wednesday, July 1, 2026 0 207
Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers A new live avatar interviewer recruitment platform designed for merchant shipping and the wider maritime industry, has been launched to help... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 207
Offshore reprocessing project to assess hydrocarbon potential Offshore reprocessing project to assess hydrocarbon potential SIERRA LEONE: Reprocessing projects for offshore acreage have commenced to support efficient screening, early-stage evaluation and... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 176
Discussions to open Russian market to Seychelles' fisheries Discussions to open Russian market to Seychelles' fisheries SEYCHELLES: Discussions during a visit by a Russian delegation could strengthen maritime partnerships between Russia and the Seychelles as the two... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 223
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...