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Four vessels on order for African port development

Japanese investment in Angolan port gains momentum

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1478

ANGOLA: Having signed an agreement to undertake their first port development project in Angola some five years ago, Toyota Tsusho Corporation has committed to the delivery of four vessels which will be delivered in the first quarter of 2025.

Technology is driving maritime skills requirements

Maritime skills must advance with technology

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1661

SOUTH AFRICA: It is critical that skills training and development keep pace with the speed of technological evolution in the maritime sector, or the sector will be handicapped. This was the message from several speakers during a dedicated Maritime Session at the Southern African Transport Conference held last week.

New port development contract signed

THE GAMBIA: The Government of The Gambia and the Gambian Port Authority have signed an agreement with the Turkish Port Operator, Albayrak, to...

Weather conditions cause container loss

SOUTH AFRICA: A New Generation Ultra Large Container Vessel, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, has reported loss of 44 containers overboard having...

Severe conditions test salvage response

SOUTH AFRICA: Ongoing severe weather conditions that have ravaged the Western Cape this week are not helping the unfolding situation to salvage an...

Technical assistance offered to developing countries

The International Maritime Organisation is offering support to developing countries who require technical assistance for the creation of National...

New Transport Minister commits to addressing logistics challenges

SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at the opening of the Southern African Transport Conference yesterday, the newly appointed Minister of Transport, Barbara...

Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward

The establishment of the African Energy Bank (AEB), which was announced in 2022, took another step forward this week when the African Petroleum...

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