Capesize The Capesize market kicked off the week on a strong note, continuing the momentum from the previous period. Rates in the Pacific surged past $10.00 on the C5 route, creating a noticeable premium over C3 in the Atlantic. However, despite all three major miners being active in the PacificContinue Reading
Bruks Siwertell has been awarded a contract for a new Siwertell ship loader by Sky Ports, Egypt, a division of the Sky Logistics Group. This ship loader will play a critical role in boosting Egypt’s cement export sector, serving essential markets across the Mediterranean, Africa, and other regions. The SiwertellContinue Reading
ESL Shipping has set a new benchmark for maritime safety, reporting zero lost-time injuries across all operations in the past year. This impressive achievement extends to both company-owned vessels and those operating within the Green Coaster Pool. While minor incidents occurred, they were swiftly managed with First Aid or medicalContinue Reading
Ethiopian Airlines is set to strengthen its European footprint with the launch of direct flights to Porto, Portugal, via Madrid, starting July 2. This exciting new route will operate four times a week using the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner, offering passengers a seamless travel experience between Africa and Southern Europe.Continue Reading
In a strategic move set to strengthen its global presence, Lauritzen Bulkers has acquired Canadian breakbulk and parcel shipping company, Alexander & Blake. This acquisition brings enhanced shipping expertise, valuable client relationships, and expanded service capabilities—key benefits for cargo operators worldwide, including Africa’s growing bulk handling sector. What This MeansContinue Reading
A Bangladeshi-owned bulk carrier found itself in distress after GPS jamming caused it to veer off course and run aground near the Russian port of Ust-Luga in late December. The vessel remained stranded for weeks without immediate assistance, leaving its crew in a desperate situation. Stranded Without Help The vessel,Continue Reading
The Limpopo River burst its banks last Sunday and flooded the border control zone for the second time this year. Source: Transist Cross-border transporters from South Africa, using Botswana as an in-transit country towards Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, should prepare for a longer-than-expected closure of the GroblersburgContinue Reading
Great news for travelers! German leisure airline Condor is set to boost its seasonal flight schedule between Frankfurt and South Africa, offering more options for those heading to Cape Town and Johannesburg. Starting November 1, Condor will: ✈️ Increase flights to Cape Town from five to seven per week –Continue Reading
Ethiopia is making significant strides toward securing access to the sea by deepening diplomatic ties with Somalia, according to Nebiat Getachew, spokesperson for Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking to APA News, Getachew emphasized that Ethiopia’s economic future depends on reliable maritime access, making recent diplomatic engagements with Somalia aContinue Reading
Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. This comes after the previous administration of Botswana, led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, imposed a ban on South African produce to support domestic farmers and reduce relianceContinue Reading
