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First crude for Dangote transferred via SPM

Dangote Refinery Receives Its Maiden Crude Cargo

Monday, December 11, 2023 0 1974

NIGERIA: Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO) delivered one million barrels of Agbami crude grade to Dangote Refinery’s Single Point Mooring (SPM) where it was discharged into the refinery’s crude oil tanks last week.

Fleet focus for Durban port-turnaround plan

Six tugs servicing Port of Durban in plan to clear backlog

Friday, December 8, 2023 0 890

SOUTH AFRICA: With the expected delivery of three second-hand tugs in the first quarter of next year; a 24-hour helicopter service and a commitment to ensure the availability of six operational tugs in the Port of Durban, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is focussing on their fleet to ensure the successful implementation of the current...

Terminal operators of last resort to be appointed

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is planning to appoint a panel of terminal operators that will be able to step in as an...

Reach stackers are revolutionising container handling processes

Container yards are essential for the global transportation of goods, and the cargo handling equipment that gets utilised within them is critical...

Driving efficiency in ship repair through automation

SOUTH AFRICA: Ship repair company, Dormac Marine and Engineering, a division of Southey Holdings has chosen to upgrade its Infor LN solution with...

Is Africa ready to implement cabotage laws?

Attending the Africa Maritime Cabotage and Blue Economy Conference hosted by the Republic of Kenya last month, Unathi Sonti, chairperson of the...

IMO roll-call vote adopts resolution against Russian Federation

INTERNATIONAL: Following the decision to postpone the roll-call vote requested by the Russian Federation on Friday, the International Maritime...

Russia’s demand for a roll-call vote under scrutiny

The International Maritime Organisation Assembly (IMO) is expected to consider a request from Russian Federation to vote on a question of whether...

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