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Cold case continues

Maersk faces unlawful competition claim

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 0 1322

SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape High Court this month kept alive a significant legal claim by two South African fruit terminal companies against Maersk Logistics and Services South Africa and four others where allegations of unlawful competition, the misuse of confidential business information, and the deliberate poaching of key employees to give a new cold-storage operation an unfair head start in the market are being deliberated.

Sea turtles off limits for tourists

Swimming with sea turtles carries steep penalties

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 0 1375

MAURITIUS: Tourists and operators in the sector have been warned that certain interactions with sea turtles that continue to be offered and advertised are prohibited under Mauritian law.

Durban leases extended

SOUTH AFRICA: Port stakeholders have until Friday to comment on Transnet National Ports Authority’s intention to extend seven leases in the...

Researchers address underwater exploration challenges

SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden...

A 25-year concession confirmed for Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: FFS Tank Terminals has been given the greenlight to finance, construct, operate and maintain the liquid bulk terminal in the Port of...

New development will bolster region’s superyacht aspirations

SOUTH AFRICA: Efforts to promote South Africa as a destination for superyachts will be bolstered as the V&A Waterfront confirms its intention...

Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems?

SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President...

Minister calls out environmental lobbyists

SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event,...

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10 Nov 2026 REIMAGINING AQUATIC SCIENCE FOR A CHANGING WORLD 11/10/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NRF-SAIAB holds the Annual Smith Memorial Lecture in memory of J.L.B. and Margaret Mary Smith, commemorating their legacy of discovery and research in ichthyology and related fields. This year, NRF-SAIAB welcomes Dr Denise M Schael as guest speaker for the Annual Smith Memorial Lecture, which will take place on 10 November 2026.

13 Nov 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING GALA 11/13/2026 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Last year's South African Shipping Gala attracted approximately 650 guests and this year, organisers are anticipating an even larger attendance making it one of the largest maritime networking events in the country.

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