Moves towards port productivity Moves towards port productivity State of the Maritime Nation Part 2 Thursday, September 25, 2025 0 1918 In July the Minister of Transport committed to achieving an hourly crane efficiency of 30 moves an hour over the next four years. Given the release of the annual Container Port Performance Index this week and the continued low ranking of South Africa’s terminals, we have to ask ourselves: is this good enough?
Future of green shipping calls in Tanzania Future of green shipping calls in Tanzania New car carrier makes maiden calls Thursday, September 25, 2025 0 1231 TANZANIA: The newly commissioned car carrier, the Grande Shanghai, docked at the Port of Dar es Salaam this past week marking the launch of a new East Asia–East Africa service after departing from the port of Taicang, China.
New book celebrates maritime heritage New book celebrates maritime heritage SOUTH AFRICA: It took two years to curate, but the stunning coffee table book on the country’s supertugs is a fitting testimony to South... Wednesday, September 24, 2025 0 1275
Calling for ocean justice Calling for ocean justice “A sustainable ocean economy cannot be achieved without justice, inclusion and resilience,” Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the... Tuesday, September 23, 2025 0 2967
Offshore block agreements signed as Liberia ignites O&G sector Offshore block agreements signed as Liberia ignites O&G sector LIBERIA: Having announced a five-year strategic plan to revitalise the country’s oil and gas sector last month, separate announcements over... Tuesday, September 23, 2025 0 1033
New SBM likely for Durban as clarity provided on Island View Precinct New SBM likely for Durban as clarity provided on Island View Precinct SOUTH AFRICA: After the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) appointed a transaction advisor to validate the Island View Precinct Strategy and... Friday, September 19, 2025 0 2305
Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies Among four countries to deposit their instruments of acceptance this week, Kenya helped tip the scale to see the World Trade Organisation (WTO)... Friday, September 19, 2025 0 831
Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential SOUTH AFRICA: Despite claiming a leading position as a supplier of boats and yachts to the international market, South Africa has not been able to... Thursday, September 18, 2025 0 1122
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, October 23, 2026 Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the maritime community gathered together at a special ceremony in Cape Town yesterday to honour the five seafarers who lost their lives in a tragic accident at the beginning of October.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 15, 2026 Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.
0 Trade MRA Online Thursday, October 8, 2026 Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
0 Seafarers MRA Online Sunday, October 4, 2026 Maritime industry responds to online speculation SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
Port visit highlights importance of infrastructure investment to remain competitive Wednesday, October 7, 2026