TNPA Issues Request for Qualification on the development of a new port and associated...
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is calling on port and rail developers to respond to its Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the design, funding...
TNPA repositions Western Region ports to efficiently facilitate trade
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is strategically repositioning its Western Region ports to efficiently facilitate trade enabled by a seven-year R16.1 billion (b) capital...
Opinion piece: SA’s shrinking maritime industry needs urgent interventions to support ESD
While the global maritime industry typically presents enormous opportunities for developing Supplier Development Programmes, the South African maritime sector is currently shrinking and needs...
TNPA commits to a R9.1b infrastructure investment for its Central Region ports
During its recent stakeholder engagement sessions held in Nelson Mandela Bay and East London, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) announced its bold plan of...
Oceans of opportunity await in Cape Town’s boat-building industry
Statement from Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.
I had the honour of addressing attendees at the recent Boating South Africa Awards,...
Efforts to increase operational efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes efforts to increase operational efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town.
In particular we welcome news of...
First of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels delivered
IN a ceremony held at Simons Town Naval Base, the first of three, state-of-the-art, Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) has been handed over...
Jobs and growth still possible in maritime sector
THE South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) in collaboration with the Buffalo City Maritime Cluster (BCMC) has hosted a first-of-its-kind Maritime Industry Engagement focused...
Waterjets Without Compromise
The HamiltonJet waterjet is one of the most advanced and innovative marine propulsion systems in use today and is at the forefront of waterjet...
‘Powerships’ concept goes nuclear
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