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Operations officially launched at AGL Lobito Terminal to strengthen the Lobito corridor

Operations officially launched at AGL Lobito Terminal to strengthen the Lobito corridorAfrica Global Logistics

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

22 Mar 2024

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

By Aa-isha Hassiem 19 Mar 2024

An integrated security system will optimise global port security

An integrated security system will optimise global port security

1 Apr 2014

Grindrod is raising cash to invest in locomotive manufacture, infrastructure and ports. Image: RRL Grindrod

Grindrod to raise R4bn for project funding

31 Mar 2014

China wins lion's share of Transnet's R50bn train tender

China wins lion's share of Transnet's R50bn train tender

Razina Munshi and Mark Allix 18 Mar 2014

The Morning Glory, carrying thousands of barrels of oil, leaves the port of Al Sidra. Image:

Libya intercepts tanker loaded with rebel oil

11 Mar 2014

Don't forget to fill up

Don't forget to fill up

4 Mar 2014

France's Commandant Birot patrolling of West Africa. Image:

Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa

4 Mar 2014

Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains

Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains

Mark Allix 3 Mar 2014

Imperial buys Nigerian pharmaceutical distributor

Imperial buys Nigerian pharmaceutical distributor

27 Feb 2014

Mykonos Offshore Regatta to host RCYC Sailing Academy

Mykonos Offshore Regatta to host RCYC Sailing Academy

19 Feb 2014

Learners invited to KZN air festival

Learners invited to KZN air festival

17 Feb 2014

Cruise ship trends for 2014

Cruise ship trends for 2014

14 Feb 2014

Congestion at SA's ports may be relieved through a partnership agreement between Barloworld and Transnet. Image:

Port partnership may ease congestion

Nce Mkhize 12 Feb 2014

SA's transport infrastructure still makes it an attractive option for international companies. Image:

'Solutions sought for high port tariffs'

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 11 Feb 2014

New seafreight solution for pharmaceutical industry

New seafreight solution for pharmaceutical industry

7 Feb 2014

Zambia's battered railway infrastructure will get a boost from plans to open a new line between the copperbelt and Angola. Image:

Grindrod, Northwest Rail to develop copper railway in Zambia

Mark Allix 5 Feb 2014

NATO submarine rescue vessel assessed

NATO submarine rescue vessel assessed

4 Feb 2014

Doha Port to be finished a decade early

4 Feb 2014

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 4 Feb 2014

Battle lines have been drawn over who will open and run a new coal export facility. Image: RBCT

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 3 Feb 2014

Sails set for Mykonos Offshore Regatta

Sails set for Mykonos Offshore Regatta

28 Jan 2014

Port tariffs are likely to rise in order for Transnet to fund its capital expansion plans. Image:

Ports seek an 8.5% tariff increase

Linda Ensor 28 Jan 2014

SA benefits from increased Kenyan shipping

27 Jan 2014

The missing ship, Kerala, owned by Dynacom. Image:

Angola searches for lost Greek oil tanker

27 Jan 2014

The RBCT expansion plans have been central to a public row between the terminal and Transnet over opening export markets to small mining companies. Image: RBCT.

Transnet urged to work with Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 23 Jan 2014

Cape yachties may weigh anchor

Cape yachties may weigh anchor

20 Jan 2014

New Tanzanian port to increase trading opportunities

New Tanzanian port to increase trading opportunities

15 Jan 2014

The RBCT exported a record 70,2mt of coal last year. Image: RBCT.

Richards Bay Coal Terminal sets coal export record

Brendan Ryan 9 Jan 2014

Piracy in West Africa: a bumpy road to maritime security

Piracy in West Africa: a bumpy road to maritime security

17 Dec 2013

The Ngodawana plant has been coverted to produce dissolving wood pulp and this raw material will now be exported via Maputo. Image:

Sappi commits itself to Maputo's container terminal

Mark Allix 17 Dec 2013

Delivering SADC produce for international export

Delivering SADC produce for international export

17 Dec 2013

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Grindrod is raising cash to invest in locomotive manufacture, infrastructure and ports. Image: RRL Grindrod

Grindrod to raise R4bn for project funding

31 Mar 2014

China wins lion's share of Transnet's R50bn train tender

China wins lion's share of Transnet's R50bn train tender

Razina Munshi and Mark Allix 18 Mar 2014

The Morning Glory, carrying thousands of barrels of oil, leaves the port of Al Sidra. Image:

Libya intercepts tanker loaded with rebel oil

11 Mar 2014

Don't forget to fill up

Don't forget to fill up

4 Mar 2014

France's Commandant Birot patrolling of West Africa. Image:

Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa

4 Mar 2014

Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains

Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains

Mark Allix 3 Mar 2014

Imperial buys Nigerian pharmaceutical distributor

Imperial buys Nigerian pharmaceutical distributor

27 Feb 2014

Mykonos Offshore Regatta to host RCYC Sailing Academy

Mykonos Offshore Regatta to host RCYC Sailing Academy

19 Feb 2014

Learners invited to KZN air festival

Learners invited to KZN air festival

17 Feb 2014

Cruise ship trends for 2014

Cruise ship trends for 2014

14 Feb 2014

Congestion at SA's ports may be relieved through a partnership agreement between Barloworld and Transnet. Image:

Port partnership may ease congestion

Nce Mkhize 12 Feb 2014

SA's transport infrastructure still makes it an attractive option for international companies. Image:

'Solutions sought for high port tariffs'

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 11 Feb 2014

New seafreight solution for pharmaceutical industry

New seafreight solution for pharmaceutical industry

7 Feb 2014

Zambia's battered railway infrastructure will get a boost from plans to open a new line between the copperbelt and Angola. Image:

Grindrod, Northwest Rail to develop copper railway in Zambia

Mark Allix 5 Feb 2014

NATO submarine rescue vessel assessed

NATO submarine rescue vessel assessed

4 Feb 2014

Doha Port to be finished a decade early

4 Feb 2014

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 4 Feb 2014

Battle lines have been drawn over who will open and run a new coal export facility. Image: RBCT

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 3 Feb 2014

Sails set for Mykonos Offshore Regatta

Sails set for Mykonos Offshore Regatta

28 Jan 2014

Port tariffs are likely to rise in order for Transnet to fund its capital expansion plans. Image:

Ports seek an 8.5% tariff increase

Linda Ensor 28 Jan 2014

SA benefits from increased Kenyan shipping

27 Jan 2014

The missing ship, Kerala, owned by Dynacom. Image:

Angola searches for lost Greek oil tanker

27 Jan 2014

The RBCT expansion plans have been central to a public row between the terminal and Transnet over opening export markets to small mining companies. Image: RBCT.

Transnet urged to work with Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 23 Jan 2014

Cape yachties may weigh anchor

Cape yachties may weigh anchor

20 Jan 2014

New Tanzanian port to increase trading opportunities

New Tanzanian port to increase trading opportunities

15 Jan 2014

The RBCT exported a record 70,2mt of coal last year. Image: RBCT.

Richards Bay Coal Terminal sets coal export record

Brendan Ryan 9 Jan 2014

Piracy in West Africa: a bumpy road to maritime security

Piracy in West Africa: a bumpy road to maritime security

17 Dec 2013

The Ngodawana plant has been coverted to produce dissolving wood pulp and this raw material will now be exported via Maputo. Image:

Sappi commits itself to Maputo's container terminal

Mark Allix 17 Dec 2013

Delivering SADC produce for international export

Delivering SADC produce for international export

17 Dec 2013

MSC Cruises announce a 35% growth for the current season

MSC Cruises announce a 35% growth for the current season

13 Dec 2013

How accessible is the market your business is looking at?

How accessible is the market your business is looking at?

James Milne, Sarah O'Carroll and Craig Parker 11 Dec 2013

How to avoid delivery delays this festive season

How to avoid delivery delays this festive season

Shane de Beer 9 Dec 2013

Maritime security: Pirates still holding African high seas ransom

Rebecca Davis 2 Dec 2013

Proposed changes to SA shipping tax regime

Proposed changes to SA shipping tax regime

19 Nov 2013

Marine Bulk Carriers orders second AHTS vessel

Marine Bulk Carriers orders second AHTS vessel

18 Nov 2013

Walvis Bay is to get a US$300m upgrade. Image: Wiki Images

Walvis Bay aims to triple capacity

14 Nov 2013

MSC Opera arrives in Cape Town

MSC Opera arrives in Cape Town

11 Nov 2013

Cargo Carriers' subsidiary provides increased penetration

Cargo Carriers' subsidiary provides increased penetration

8 Nov 2013

Transnet has raised R5bn to help fund its infrastructure investment programme in the current year. Image: Transnet

Transnet issues R5bn bond on international market

8 Nov 2013

Fitch upgrades Transnet to 'BBB'‚ outlook stable

Fitch upgrades Transnet to 'BBB'‚ outlook stable

5 Nov 2013

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