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African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems

World Bank report highlights global use of Port Community Systems

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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.

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Flipping tyres in the port

Recycling tyres into flip-flops

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NIGERIA: A Nigerian port terminal is taking positive steps towards developing a circular economy by teaming up with a recycling company to upcycle discarded tyres from trucks and cranes into fashionable flip-flops.

New port equipment will reduce wind delays 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...
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Energy conferences still clashing in build-up to events 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...
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New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires 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...
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Local researchers share studies at international conference Local researchers share studies at international conference

Local researchers share studies at international conference

SOUTH AFRICA: Two South African researchers from the CSIR’s Coastal Systems and Earth Observation Research Group recently returned from...
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Maritime industry responds to online speculation 0 Seafarers
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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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Cabinet to investigate an equity partner for TNPA

SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...

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