Durban Container Terminal deal approved Durban Container Terminal deal approved Competition Commission approves acquisition with conditions Wednesday, October 9, 2024 0 1802 SOUTH AFRICA: The intended acquisition by International Container Terminal Services of the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 has been approved by the Competition Commission given that the proposed transaction is unlikely to prevent or impact on competition in the market.
African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems World Bank report highlights global use of Port Community Systems Tuesday, October 8, 2024 0 1593 An international report jointly developed by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) and the World Bank has warned that low-and middle-income countries risk falling behind in the adoption of Port Community Systems (PCS) due to technical and financial constraints.
Flipping tyres in the port Flipping tyres in the port NIGERIA: A Nigerian port terminal is taking positive steps towards developing a circular economy by teaming up with a recycling company to upcycle... Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1319
New port equipment will reduce wind delays New port equipment will reduce wind delays SOUTH AFRICA: With a total replacement of Rubber Tyred Gantries (RTGs) planned for the Port of Cape Town to help address the hours lost due to... Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1624
Energy conferences still clashing in build-up to events Energy conferences still clashing in build-up to events SOUTH AFRICA: With the 30th edition of Africa Oil Week (AOW) scheduled for this coming week – new owners will host the milestone event as... Friday, October 4, 2024 0 1549
Training centre celebrates milestone with plans for future growth Training centre celebrates milestone with plans for future growth SOUTH AFRICA: Capitalising on their 21-year milestone anniversary, the South African Maritime Training Academy has initiated a process to work... Friday, October 4, 2024 0 1565
Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town-based OSC Marine Africa has acquired the vessels and services of Servest Marine (a division of Servest) in a strategic... Friday, October 4, 2024 0 2360
New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires SOUTH AFRICA: An approved range of fire extinguishers featuring new dispersion technology is now available to respond to lithium-ion battery fire... Tuesday, October 1, 2024 0 4320
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, January 10, 2026 Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Tilayi takes the wheel It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in...