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Intelligent, specialist services can secure assets in transit

AS heavy goods vehicles come under attack in the country, their exposure to the risks of protesting and criminal activity has remained very high...

Transnet chooses Manila-based partner to take Durban’s Container Terminal into a new era

TRANSNET announced on Monday that it has selected International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), as the preferred bidder for the 25-year joint venture with...

New less-than-containerload shipments on UK/SA route are proving popular

GLOBAL logistics leader Dachser ensures seamless export and import between countries, with regular less-than-containerload (LCL) or consolidated freight services between various European destinations and...

TNPA acts to restore adequate levels of tug availability

THE Port of Durban has put in place mitigation plans to improve marine craft availability in the port, following a number of breakdowns on...

New regulations affecting SA’s maritime sector seek to raise ESG standards

By Andre October, partner, Sheena Dias, partner, Sharmila Naidoo, senior associate & Lesiba Legodi, associate at Webber Wentzel ENVIRONMENTAL, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and...

Maritime sector can significantly impact economic growth

By Lungiswa Nyembezi, KwaZulu-Natal branch manager at Servest Marine SOUTH Africa's rich marine heritage is one of its key competitive advantages. With a coastline stretching...

CNA-lube audit hits the solutions sweet spot

THE upgrade by SKF/Lincoln of a lubrication store at Durban Harbour has boosted bearing life and machine availability, subsequently delivering significant cost savings for...

Private partners shortlisted for Durban and Nqura port upgrades

TRANSNET has reached a significant milestone in its programme to upgrade two of South Africa’s key ports, with the shortlisting of respondents for private...

Shipping & Logistics: How to guard against cyberattack

By Kate Mollett: Regional Director, Commvault Africa THE shipping and logistics industry is increasingly a target of cybercrime and ransomware attacks, a trend that has...

Post-pandemic world brings heightened risks for shipping

WHILE the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in few direct claims for the marine insurance sector, the impact on the welfare of crews and the boom...

Early auto industry recovery sees Durban Car Terminal break annual record

THE Durban Car Terminal has broken its annual record having handled a total of 531,755 fully built units over the 12-month period ended March...

Transport sector takes a knock over the 3rd quarter

INTERNATIONAL supply chain problems and local attacks on the logistics infrastructure have had a negative impact on the entire transport sector during the third...

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UKZN institute’s new high-tech rocket launch gantry a first for SA

ENGINEERS at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) have commissioned a new suborbital sounding rocket launch facility at the Denel Overberg...

State-owned energy company formed by merged subsidiaries

A POLICY statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has resulted in the formation of a new state-owned petroleum company, the South African National Petroleum Company...

Time is running out on the 125% solar tax incentive

BUSINESSES that act quickly can still take advantage of the substantial 125% income tax incentive available for solar energy projects completed and operational by...

Diversified packaging group disposes of assets, refinances

NAMPAK Limited, the largest diversified packaging company in Africa, issued an update on Monday on key company developments including the asset disposal program and...