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LNG opportunity announced for Eastern Cape

RFP for LNG Terminal at the Port of East London

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 0 502

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to design, finance, develop, construct, operate, maintain and transfer a Small-to-Medium Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal at the Port of East London under a 25-year concession agreement.

Digital system aims to streamline port documentation and procedures

New Port Health Management System piloted in Port of Durban

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 0 456

SOUTH AFRICA: A new Port Health Management System (PHMS) aimed at improving service efficiency and streamlining processes for the maritime industry was introduced at the Port of Durban yesterday.

Boatbuilding sector to spotlight excellence alongside conference

SOUTH AFRICA: The SABBEX Boatbuilding Awards, Spotlight, which celebrates excellence across the recreational marine sector, is scheduled to take...

Hydrographic boost for Seychelles

SEYCHELLES: The Cabinet approved several intentions this week aimed at strengthening the island’s hydrographic capacity.

TNPA Corporatisation impact on tariffs uncertain

SOUTH AFRICA: The implications of corporatisation on port users were explored during the recent Port Tariff Roadshow hosted by the Ports Regulator...

Suez seeks cooperation with SADC

EGYPT: Ten African States representing the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met with leadership of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA)...

Plotting the survival of maritime training

Samantha Montes (Maritime Oracle Consulting) joined a room full of maritime experts on Monday to reflect on the action needed to plot the survival...

ON THE QUAYSIDE

Breaking into a new market with new technology can be daunting. Factor in trying to convince vessel owners to allocate budget to an area...

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