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Port efficiencies go pear shaped

Port inefficiencies cost apple and pear farmers R26,000 per hectare

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SOUTH AFRICA: Turnaround strategies at the Port of Cape Town are not moving fast enough for the agricultural sector in the Western Cape as the apple and pear industry records an estimated R999 million loss annually due to inefficiencies in the port.

Boatbuilding a major economic contributor Boatbuilding a major economic contributor

Boatbuilding a major economic contributor

South African boatbuilding on show this weekend

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SOUTH AFRICA: The South African boatbuilding industry has recorded a remarkable 22.3% increase per annum over the past five years and contributed R4.9 billion to the country’s export figures in 2023.

Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones

Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones

A 10-day sailing trip on the 60m Tall Ship, Eendracht around Cape Verdean islands is planned for 2025 to celebrate the country’s 50 years of...
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Aluminium producer signs long term port lease Aluminium producer signs long term port lease

Aluminium producer signs long term port lease

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a long-term contract with South32 Hillside Aluminium ((Pty) Ltd, securing the...
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Fishing incidents a cause for alarm Fishing incidents a cause for alarm

Fishing incidents a cause for alarm

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African fishing industry has never experienced the incident-free year that it was aiming for since the establishment of...
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Agreement to combat marine pollution strengthened Agreement to combat marine pollution strengthened

Agreement to combat marine pollution strengthened

MAURITIUS: An extension of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to promote sustainable development and address key challenges in the...
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Promoting regional cooperation to fight IUU fishing Promoting regional cooperation to fight IUU fishing

Promoting regional cooperation to fight IUU fishing

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: ECOWAS states met this week to promote a framework for regional cooperation to fight against Illegal, Unreported and...
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Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern 0 Trade
MRA Online

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...
Maritime industry responds to online speculation 0 Seafarers
MRA Online

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,...

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