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Shipping transaction approved

Competition commission approves transaction without conditions

Thursday, November 6, 2025 0 498

SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has given the green light to Singapore-based Norden Shipping's acquisition of Taylor Maritime's South African dry bulk shipping contracts, finding the transaction poses no substantial threat to market competition or public interest.

Recognised for leadership in global ocean governance

IMO committee chair position for South Africa

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 0 459

Advocate Radia Razack, the Acting DDG: Oceans and Coast in the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has been elected as Chair of the London Convention and Protocol, the global marine pollution treaty at the International Maritime Organisation.

Major decision to review FRAP appeals could lead to instability

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment’s (DFFE) unusual decision to review the previous Minister’s appeal...

Financing for maritime corridor will strengthen connectivity

COMOROS: Senior African Development Bank officials attended the official ceremony presided over by President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali...

Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector

SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following...

Shark longlining vessel fined

SOUTH AFRICA: A shark longline vessel has been fined following an inspection that revealed breaches to their fishing permits.

New port facilities for seamless cargo movement

NAMIBIA: Grindrod Limited, officially opened its new 4,000m2 warehouse in the Port of Walvis Bay this week, which is designed for seamless cargo...

Adding to cold storage capacity in Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: The addition of a new cold storage facility to the logistics network will help strengthen the country’s capacity and...

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