City urges National Government to intervene in US tariff threat to boatbuilding sector
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has written to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks...
Cummins secures contract to maintain Transnet’s aging tugboat fleet
By Larry Claasen
CUMMINS’ seven-year contract to maintain Transnet’s tugboats not only cements its decades-long relationship with the transport authority but also positions the company...
Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town inclusion in RFI for private sector partnerships
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Port of Cape Town’s inclusion in government’s Request For Information (RFI) process to test private sector...
Robertson and Caine makes a splash with 3 000th boat milestone
Set to be complete in late March, the vessel marks a new phase of innovation and excellence for the long-time boat builder
Robertson and Caine,...
Port of Cape Town Private Partners should top Minister Creecy’s Agenda
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s reported confirmation that a Request For Information (RFI) will be issued in March...
Lake Victoria’s first scheduled roll-on – roll-off freight vessel sets sail
EAST Africa Marine Transport has taken a significant step towards creating a more sustainable and efficient logistics solution for Lake Victoria with the commissioning...
The importance of Maritime Awareness at basic education level
THE Maritime Awareness Programme, spearheaded by the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), is transforming how young South Africans engage with the maritime sector.
Designed...
TPT deploys additional resources to counter windy conditions at Cape Town Container Terminal
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has increased the number of cranes and employees deployed at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) in a move to...
South African fresh produce exports: ZZ2 battles Cape Town port delays
By Diane Silcock
ZZ2, a major South African agricultural conglomerate that is more than a century old, is on a growth trajectory to expand its...
Port performance South Africa: Sorting out Durban will alleviate congestion in the Port of...
By Larry Claasen
THE congestion at one port can easily lead to congestion at another, says MEC Dr. Ivan Meyer.
Port Performance South Africa, the turnaround...
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Capitec Business Banking: Low fees, big opportunities
By Larry Claasen
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