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Vessel’s nearly 100 containers lost at sea
According to Samsa, given the ship’s draft, Port of Ngqura had been identified as the only suitable port of refuge.
Lost crude oil cargo costs Porto Shipping billions in settlement claim
Porto, which had had the matter dismissed with costs by the Durban High Court on Friday, had brought an appeal that the ownership of the New Endeavour could not be ascribed to it.
Minister Thoko Didiza tightens law on export of live animals after Cape Town ‘foul smell’ saga
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform Thoko Didiza said they were tightening the law on the exporting of live animals.
Six presumed dead after ship destroys major US bridge
Six people have been presumed dead after a cargo vessel from Singapore crashed into a bridge in Baltimore, US, resulting in a block of one of the country’s busiest harbours.
EU probes Apple, Google, Meta under new digital law
The European Union this week hit big tech companies like Apple, Google and Meta with their new digital laws that could regulate the way they do business in the region.
Cause of Baltimore bridge collision 'yet to be determined': Singapore ship managers
Authorities from the US and Singapore are still investigating the reason a container vessel crashed into a bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.
French, Asian shipping giants extend alliance
French maritime giant plans on extending its business alliance with Asian shipping giants Cosco, Evergreen and OOCL until 2032.
EU launches mission to protect Red Sea shipping
The EU has ramped up efforts to protect international shipping in the Red Sea as vessels face attacks at the hands of Yemen’s Huthi forces.
Six missing after cargo ship sinks in Marmara sea
Rescue operations are still under way to find the six missing crew members of the Batuhan A, a cargo vessel that sank in the Marmara seas near Istanbul on Thursday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges Durban port woes, says development plans are afoot
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the ongoing challenges at the Port of Durban and the impact it has on the national economy and said Transnet has plans to develop its assets to meet the growing demand.
Freight association bemoans ongoing congestion at Durban port ahead of festive season
The ongoing congestion across the country’s ports is costing the economy up to R7 billion per day, with at least 35,000 containers reportedly stuck at sea.
This is what Defence Minister Thandi Modise said about the Russian ship Lady R last year
Defence Minister Thandi Modise had lifted the lid on the Russian ship in December, saying it had come to the country to get goods that were ordered before Covid-19 started.
Online shopping: 6 top tips to getting an accurate delivery date for orders
Ditch the frustration of waiting with this guide on how to track packages and get a delivery projection for your parcels.
Your guide to buying furniture this Black Friday
Many South Africans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to take advantage of Black Friday furniture deals
MSC Cruises brings two ships - MSC Orchestra and MSC Sinfonia - to South Africa for 2022/2023 local cruise season
This will mark the first time that two MSC Cruises ships of different classes will be deployed in the country simultaneously, providing additional cruise capacity to cater for the growing demand for cruise holidays.
Jobs, jobs, jobs: Billionaire family is looking to hire 2 000 Kenyans to work on cruise ships
Employment opportunities include cooks, kitchen utility staff, baristas, waiters, pastry chefs, lifeguards, guest relations agents, animators and marine staff.
Is the Russia-Ukraine conflict responsible for the global food crisis?
With all eyes turned to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the affect it has had on wheat, sunflower oil as well as maize, here’s a look at what the global food situation was like before the war.
Sandock’s new port equipment may solve logistical and environmental challenges
South African Maritime and Defence company, Sandock Austral Shipyards, has acquired the rights to build a new piece of equipment that may bring solutions to challenges faced in both logistical and environmental sectors.