Underperformance erodes competitiveness Underperformance erodes competitiveness Adapt or be left behind: Creecy warns transport sector as neighbours target SA’s logistics weaknesses Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 492 SOUTH AFRICA: The country’s underperforming transport sector was flagged as a threat that will erode South Africa’s competitiveness as well as threaten trade and jobs at the 2026 Southern African Transport Conference which opened yesterday.
New service strengthens global connections New service strengthens global connections Ocean Network Express launches new Mediterranean Africa service to strengthen direct global connections for customers Monday, July 6, 2026 0 418 A new service, commencing this week, will provide customers with dedicated direct connections linking West Africa with key global trade lanes.
Container terminal concession extended Container terminal concession extended MOROCCO: Marsa Maroc’s TC3 concession at the Port of Casablanca operated by TC3PC has been extended for 20 years following the confirmation... Monday, July 6, 2026 0 328
South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of... Friday, July 3, 2026 0 513
DFFE commits to new Minister DFFE commits to new Minister SOUTH AFRICA: David Maynier has officially taken up the position of Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment after being sworn in at a... Thursday, July 2, 2026 0 482
Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape Government has called on the Port of Cape Town to avoid the significant rerouting of agricultural exports that were... Wednesday, July 1, 2026 0 512
Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers A new live avatar interviewer recruitment platform designed for merchant shipping and the wider maritime industry, has been launched to help... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 482
Offshore reprocessing project to assess hydrocarbon potential Offshore reprocessing project to assess hydrocarbon potential SIERRA LEONE: Reprocessing projects for offshore acreage have commenced to support efficient screening, early-stage evaluation and... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 403
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, September 23, 2026 US accuses IMO of secretive attempts to impose a global tax UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Calling the International Maritime Organization an “obscure UN body”, US President Donald Trump, told the United Nations yesterday in New York that his administration had been forced to intervene and stop the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Anchoring conversations to grow African boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: The African Boating Conference (ABC) returns to Cape Town this time next month and is shaping up to deliver on the success of last year’s inaugural event that saw the establishment of the African Superyacht Working Group...
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Thursday, September 17, 2026 Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships to support the establishment and implementation of the data...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...