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

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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

Innovation Group releases report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond

Innovation Group releases report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond

11 Sep 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Charles Brewer 15 Aug 2014

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

10 Aug 2014

Transnet's Siyabonga Gama is confident the company will raise R100bn in private investment to improve the railways infrastructure in South Africa. Image:

Transnet needs R100bn from private sector

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu says architects have a key role to play in the eradication of slums and the infrastructural development of the province. Image:

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP

5 Aug 2014

SA, Angola boost trade ties

SA, Angola boost trade ties

28 Jul 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi claims that at least 800,000 jobs can be created from South Africa's 'ocean economy' that includes fishing and marine services. Image: GCIS

'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs

More Matshediso 25 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on government and private sector companies to boost the maritime plans to provide services to the shipping industry. Image: GCIS

Maritime boost as development plan starts

21 Jul 2014

Velden Pike Nichols joins Bowman Gilfillan's Durban office

Velden Pike Nichols joins Bowman Gilfillan's Durban office

17 Jul 2014

And app that tracks cargo as it moves through the harbour and provides berthing details is available for Apple and Android devices. Image:

Users embrace Transnet's cargo tracking app

Thabiso Mochiko 1 Jul 2014

'Future Ports - Sustainable Development' discussion at ports and harbours show

26 Jun 2014

DHL releases 'Global E-Tailing 2025' report - logistics vital for success

DHL releases 'Global E-Tailing 2025' report - logistics vital for success

MSC Cruises awarded Best Management Scheme Certification

MSC Cruises awarded Best Management Scheme Certification

20 Jun 2014

SA's Judge Albert Hoffmann will serve for another nine years on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Image: ITLOS

Hoffmann re-elected to international tribunal

13 Jun 2014

Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout

Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout

11 Jun 2014

Numsa workers are allegedly intimidating Transnet's workers who have refused to join their strike action at Ngqura Container Terminal. Image: Numsa

Transnet workers were victims of 'co-ordinated attacks'

Mark Allix 9 Jun 2014

Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities

Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities

6 Jun 2014

Santova's Glen Gerber says the company is keen to expand its supply chain management services to a number of African countries. Image:

Santova seeks to expand trade corridors

Marc Hasenfuss 5 Jun 2014

Boating World experiences growing demand for luxury vessels in Angola

Boating World experiences growing demand for luxury vessels in Angola

2 Jun 2014

MSC Cruises and Fincantieri announce two new builds

MSC Cruises and Fincantieri announce two new builds

29 May 2014

George Argyropoulos, head of Cruises International says there is plenty of potential for the South African cruise market. Image:

Lack of SA luxury cruise ships hurts tourism revenue

Thabiso Mochiko 28 May 2014

Decade of logistics cost information now available

Decade of logistics cost information now available

27 May 2014

Imperial Health Sciences builds US $20-million warehouse in Kenya

Imperial Health Sciences builds US $20-million warehouse in Kenya

27 May 2014

New ministers and their portfolios

New ministers and their portfolios

26 May 2014

Numsa wants to widen its strike to include operations at Port Elizabeth harbour. Image:

Numsa numbers may hobble Ngqura plan

Razina Munshi and Mark Allix 26 May 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

Construction on a new railway linking South Africa and Swaziland will be delayed until 2017 according to Cleo Shiceka of Transnet Freight Rail. Image: Transnet Freight Rail.

SA, Swaziland proposed rail link on hold

Razina Munshi 14 May 2014

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Innovation Group releases report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond

Innovation Group releases report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond

11 Sep 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Charles Brewer 15 Aug 2014

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

10 Aug 2014

Transnet's Siyabonga Gama is confident the company will raise R100bn in private investment to improve the railways infrastructure in South Africa. Image:

Transnet needs R100bn from private sector

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu says architects have a key role to play in the eradication of slums and the infrastructural development of the province. Image:

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP

5 Aug 2014

SA, Angola boost trade ties

SA, Angola boost trade ties

28 Jul 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi claims that at least 800,000 jobs can be created from South Africa's 'ocean economy' that includes fishing and marine services. Image: GCIS

'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs

More Matshediso 25 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on government and private sector companies to boost the maritime plans to provide services to the shipping industry. Image: GCIS

Maritime boost as development plan starts

21 Jul 2014

Velden Pike Nichols joins Bowman Gilfillan's Durban office

Velden Pike Nichols joins Bowman Gilfillan's Durban office

17 Jul 2014

And app that tracks cargo as it moves through the harbour and provides berthing details is available for Apple and Android devices. Image:

Users embrace Transnet's cargo tracking app

Thabiso Mochiko 1 Jul 2014

'Future Ports - Sustainable Development' discussion at ports and harbours show

26 Jun 2014

DHL releases 'Global E-Tailing 2025' report - logistics vital for success

DHL releases 'Global E-Tailing 2025' report - logistics vital for success

MSC Cruises awarded Best Management Scheme Certification

MSC Cruises awarded Best Management Scheme Certification

20 Jun 2014

SA's Judge Albert Hoffmann will serve for another nine years on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Image: ITLOS

Hoffmann re-elected to international tribunal

13 Jun 2014

Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout

Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout

11 Jun 2014

Numsa workers are allegedly intimidating Transnet's workers who have refused to join their strike action at Ngqura Container Terminal. Image: Numsa

Transnet workers were victims of 'co-ordinated attacks'

Mark Allix 9 Jun 2014

Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities

Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities

6 Jun 2014

Santova's Glen Gerber says the company is keen to expand its supply chain management services to a number of African countries. Image:

Santova seeks to expand trade corridors

Marc Hasenfuss 5 Jun 2014

Boating World experiences growing demand for luxury vessels in Angola

Boating World experiences growing demand for luxury vessels in Angola

2 Jun 2014

MSC Cruises and Fincantieri announce two new builds

MSC Cruises and Fincantieri announce two new builds

29 May 2014

George Argyropoulos, head of Cruises International says there is plenty of potential for the South African cruise market. Image:

Lack of SA luxury cruise ships hurts tourism revenue

Thabiso Mochiko 28 May 2014

Decade of logistics cost information now available

Decade of logistics cost information now available

27 May 2014

Imperial Health Sciences builds US $20-million warehouse in Kenya

Imperial Health Sciences builds US $20-million warehouse in Kenya

27 May 2014

New ministers and their portfolios

New ministers and their portfolios

26 May 2014

Numsa wants to widen its strike to include operations at Port Elizabeth harbour. Image:

Numsa numbers may hobble Ngqura plan

Razina Munshi and Mark Allix 26 May 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

Construction on a new railway linking South Africa and Swaziland will be delayed until 2017 according to Cleo Shiceka of Transnet Freight Rail. Image: Transnet Freight Rail.

SA, Swaziland proposed rail link on hold

Razina Munshi 14 May 2014

Elections bode well for business confidence: Sacci

Elections bode well for business confidence: Sacci

13 May 2014

Cape Town is likely to get a new passenger terminal soon as the calls for work to be done have already gone out from Transnet. Image:

Cruise liner terminal plans for Cape Town and Durban

12 May 2014

A strike at Ngqura Container Terminal is underway but Transet says there has been minimal disruptions to its services. Image:

Strike: Transnet, Numsa may meet

12 May 2014

Ghana maritime trade offers opportunities for SA firms

Ghana maritime trade offers opportunities for SA firms

8 May 2014

Petrol price to drop by 15 cents

Petrol price to drop by 15 cents

5 May 2014

Transnet applies for electricity licence

Transnet applies for electricity licence

Razina Munshi 16 Apr 2014

Brimstone is to buy a percentage in a BEE consortium for upwards of R450m. Image: RRL Grindrod

Brimstone takes stake in Grindrod BEE deal

Phakamisa Ndzamela 10 Apr 2014

Make your organisation a benchmark for supply chain management

Make your organisation a benchmark for supply chain management

7 Apr 2014

Manufacturing Circle's Coenraad Bezuidenhout says the tariff increases by Transnet are inappropriate. Image: Manufacturing Circle

Manufacturing Circle warns against higher port tariffs

Mark Allix 4 Apr 2014

Transnet's tariffs will go up by 5,9% for goods moved through the harbours it controls. Image:

Ports penalised for under-spending

Razina Munshi 3 Apr 2014

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