Adding to cold storage capacity in Cape Town Adding to cold storage capacity in Cape Town Investment in cold chain logistics Wednesday, October 29, 2025 0 620 SOUTH AFRICA: The addition of a new cold storage facility to the logistics network will help strengthen the country’s capacity and help support cold-chain exports which are currently dominated by fresh fruit, particularly citrus and table grapes,
CITES listing for abalone could address crisis CITES listing for abalone could address crisis Stock collapse decimates fishery Tuesday, October 28, 2025 0 749 SOUTH AFRICA: With plans to have dried abalone listed by CITES, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed that a proven stock collapse will only provide for a 12.01 ton Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the 2025/26 season.
Port system rolled out for efficient trade Port system rolled out for efficient trade KENYA: DP World has launched the rollout of its state-of-the-art Port Community System (PCS) in Kenya, marking a major milestone in the... Monday, October 27, 2025 0 457
Empowering youth for a future in fisheries Empowering youth for a future in fisheries GHANA: Delving into local law, more than 50 youngsters were introduced to opportunities and empowered to consider a future in fisheries. Monday, October 27, 2025 0 428
Are boat clubs the answer to boost African boating? Are boat clubs the answer to boost African boating? SOUTH AFRICA: Boat clubs offer an elegant solution that provides non-boatowners with access to a boating lifestyle through a membership that... Monday, October 27, 2025 0 549
The future of logistics is faster, cheaper, cleaner and quieter The future of logistics is faster, cheaper, cleaner and quieter SOUTH AFRICA: The shift towards electric heavy lift equipment in logistics is being driven by a future need to deliver logistic solutions that are... Friday, October 24, 2025 0 851
Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where... Friday, October 24, 2025 0 608
Boating community congregates to map out opportunities Boating community congregates to map out opportunities SOUTH AFRICA: The inaugural African Boating Conference held this week in Cape Town drew the enthusiastic participation of more than 200 delegates... Friday, October 24, 2025 0 634
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,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...