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Rent or buy: that is the new material handling equipment question

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 0 592

Leasing, rather than buying capital assets that depreciate is increasingly making more and more business sense. And nowhere is the trend of renting equipment becoming more noticeable as a smart move in an uncertain economy than in the material handling equipment market.

Addressing fragmented governance of the ocean economy

Reconciling opportunities with sustainability

Sunday, February 11, 2024 0 1411

SOUTH AFRICA: Next week’s Ocean Innovation Africa Summit will delve into some of the critical gaps in ocean governance and discuss reconciling blue economy opportunities with sustainable priorities.

Opportunity for Africa to develop decarbonisation plans

With ambitions for net-zero shipping by 2050, developing countries may be perceived to be on the back foot in terms of the ability and funding to...

Comments invited on marine pollution legislation

SOUTH AFRICA: The opportunity to comment on the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill will close on 26 February.

Applications for offshore bunkering to be processed

SOUTH AFRICA: The long-anticipated update on the issuance of permissions to conduct offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay was finally provided yesterday...

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 0 1002

Opportunities identified to offer returns for investors

SOUTH AFRICA: Industry experts believe that Africa has the opportunity to grow its blue economy by leapfrogging more developed regions through...

Bunker fuel terminal operator appointed

SOUTH AFRICA: FFS Tank Terminal (Pty) Ltd has been awarded a 25-year concession to operate a liquid bulk terminal specialising in bunker fuels at...

Loading citrus for export

SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd has announced an upgrade to service the country’s citrus exporters starting at the end of May this year and...

RSS Upcoming Events

1 Jun 2026 SEAPOWER FOR AFRICA 6/1/2026 - 6/4/2026

The Sixth SPAS will feature conference sessions, networking events and an international exhibition showcasing the latest naval equipment, technologies and solutions that will help our navies effectively protect Africa’s maritime interests. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to this landmark symposium and working together to shape a safer, more cooperative maritime future for the continent.

3 Jun 2026 FAIRSHIP SA MARINE BURSARY GOLF DAY 6/3/2026

The SATS General Botha Old Boys Association Bursary Fund is once again hosting a Durban Golf Day one which takes place on 3 June 2026.

10 Jun 2026 INTEGRATING FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES IN MENA MARITIME TRANSPORT 6/10/2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The webinar will address the latest trends in digitalization, automation, and green innovations, while exploring the regulatory and policy implications that accompany this accelerated change.