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Adding to cold storage capacity in Cape Town

Investment in cold chain logistics

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 0 759

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

Stock collapse decimates fishery

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 0 853

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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