Danish shipping giant Maersk has reported a remarkable $6.09 billion net profit for 2024, marking a 56% surge from the previous year’s $3.9 billion. This milestone reflects strong growth across its ocean, logistics, and terminal divisions, setting the tone for global shipping dynamics in 2025—an outlook African cargo handlers andContinue Reading
In-flight connectivity has become a standard feature on many international airlines, offering passengers the ability to stay connected while soaring above the clouds. However, South African passengers may have to wait a bit longer for this luxury to become a reality on domestic flights. Challenges Ahead for Local Airlines KirbyContinue Reading
Travel scams are evolving, and cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated tactics to deceive unsuspecting travelers. One common method is the creation of fake airline apps, promoted through social media ads, designed to steal sensitive personal and banking information. A recent case reported by news24.com on January 27 highlights this growingContinue Reading
In 2024, North Sea Port recorded a 0.7% increase in seaborne cargo transhipment, reaching a total of 66.3 million tons, continuing its positive trend despite the current economic and geopolitical challenges. Inland navigation saw even more impressive growth, rising by 4.4%, reflecting the port’s robust performance in a time ofContinue Reading
PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) has hit an all-time high in coal sales, reaching a remarkable 42.9 million tons in 2024, a 16% increase from the previous year. This milestone marks a significant leap from 26.1 million tons in 2020, growing year after year to 37 million tons in 2023.Continue Reading
BB Cranes is to manufacture its first 30-metre-span overhead crane, a record for this Cape Town-based company and the direct result of improved manufacturing capabilities and a recently expanded factory floor. The wide-span double-girder electric overhead travelling crane is one of six ordered by boatbuilders Robertson and Caine, the largestContinue Reading
John Friel Joins Qatar Airways as Regional Sales Manager for Southern Africa Qatar Airways has appointed John Friel as Regional Manager, Sales – Southern Africa, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to expanding its presence in the region. Bringing over 25 years of industry expertise, Friel has held key leadership roles atContinue Reading
A potential jet fuel shortage at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) has been successfully averted, thanks to a last-minute intervention following the temporary closure of the Natref Refinery. The National Department of Transport confirmed that the “fuel headache has been resolved,” securing 121.1 million litres of jet fuel—more than enoughContinue Reading
Relax Airlines, a new private airline in Ghana, is in the process of obtaining an Air Operators Certificate and is preparing for its launch later this year. The airline announced that it has secured an Air Carrier Licence and is currently in the fourth phase of applying for the AirContinue Reading
Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) has secured sufficient jet fuel to meet its needs for January. This comes in the wake of a fire earlier this month at the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (NATREF) refinery, which has significantly impacted nationalContinue Reading
