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...
Modernising Cape Town’s Container Terminal: A balanced path forward
Charles Dhaniram, Port Service Manager for Konecranes South Africa.
THE recent arrival of seven pre-owned rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) at Cape Town Container Terminal marks...
Ports, Policing, and Passenger Rail top Cape Town’s priorities
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce major reforms to the management of Ports, Passenger Rail, and Policing...
Cape Town’s economic growth strategy delivers tangible success across key sectors
Cape Town is solidifying its position as a powerhouse of economic growth with extraordinary performances from three pivotal industries: marine manufacturing and boat building,...
TNPA appointment of FFS Tank Terminals set to improve overall volume throughput
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed FFS Tank Terminals (Pty) Ltd as the preferred bidder to acquire, operate, maintain, refurbish, construct and transfer...
Durban Container Terminal poised for enhanced efficiency with additional equipment
The MV United Heavy Lift Fresh vessel berthed at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 1 last week to deliver the first nine of...
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City shares highlights and opportunities of Cape Town’s economy with top...
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