Loading citrus for export Loading citrus for export Shipping line upgrades service for season Monday, February 5, 2024 0 644 SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd has announced an upgrade to service the country’s citrus exporters starting at the end of May this year and running through September.
AfCFTA shipment highlights need to fix ports and rail AfCFTA shipment highlights need to fix ports and rail President presides over first shipment Thursday, February 1, 2024 0 675 SOUTH AFRICA: Officiating over South Africa’s first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) this week at the Port of Durban, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the need to “fix Transnet’s rail and port operations”.
A fitting dedication A fitting dedication SOUTH AFRICA: Arriving to witness the handover of the SA Agulhas to her new owners on Tuesday, all guests were instantly greeted by a bold tribute... Thursday, February 1, 2024 0 1327
Regulator slashes port tariffs Regulator slashes port tariffs SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority’s inefficiencies were once again highlighted yesterday when the Ports Regulator of South... Thursday, February 1, 2024 0 1153
African leaders must find ways to encourage ongoing oil and gas investments African leaders must find ways to encourage ongoing oil and gas investments Despite the global push for near-instant transition to renewables, the immediate benefits for us (and many African nations) still predominantly... Wednesday, January 31, 2024 0 839
Grand plans attached to the sale of a grand old lady Grand plans attached to the sale of a grand old lady This week marks the official handing over of the SA Agulhas to new owners, having served as South Africa’s dedicated training vessel for... Tuesday, January 30, 2024 0 8208
Equipping maritime educators Equipping maritime educators SOUTH AFRICA: The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) hosted a workshop aimed at equipping school teachers with the resources... Monday, January 29, 2024 0 841
Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia SOMALIA: The Operation Commander of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA paid a three-day visit to Somalia last week with... Monday, January 29, 2024 0 700
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.