In 2024, HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority) made significant strides, handling a combined total of 11.46 million metric tonnes (MT) of cargo through its facilities in Hamilton, Oshawa, and the Thorold Multimodal Hub. The record cargo volume reflects the growing importance of trade-enabling infrastructure to Ontario’s economy, supporting key industriesContinue Reading
AD Ports Group has kicked off its long-term management of a key multipurpose terminal in Luanda, Angola, as part of its expansion into sub-Saharan Africa. The company has partnered with local firms Unicargas and Multiparques to operate the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, Angola’s largest port, which handles 76% of theContinue Reading
Namibian-owned Skeltek Industrial Works (Pty) Ltd. is revolutionizing offshore drilling and well-construction operations with the Atlas Copco XAHS700 Pace compressors. These powerful, efficient units ensure the safe and reliable handling of dry bulk chemicals, essential for offshore projects. “We have successfully transferred thousands of tons of product using Atlas CopcoContinue Reading
The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) announces its annual volumes for 2024, reporting a total volume of 30.9 million tons handled. While this represents a slight reduction of 1% compared to 2023, the Port of Maputo continued to show resilience and adaptability in the face of significant logistics challenges. MPDC’sContinue 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
Skeltek Industrial Works (Pty) Ltd., a Namibian-owned company, relies on the Atlas Copco XAHS700 PACE compressors to efficiently, reliably, and safely handle dry bulk chemicals critical for offshore drilling and well-construction operations. These compressors have become a cornerstone of the company’s operations, ensuring seamless performance during demanding drilling campaigns. ProvenContinue Reading
The CSIR is spearheading a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) for the Northern Cape’s initiative to produce green hydrogen within a proposed special economic zone (SEZ) and a new port at Boegoebaai, alongside other infrastructural developments. The SEA will encompass the proposed port, the SEZ adjacent to it, and the broaderContinue Reading
Congo Terminal, a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), is making a substantial investment to build a new port terminal at Pointe-Noire. An allocation of €400 million (around $447 million) has been set aside for this project, which will feature a 750-meter quay with a depth of 17 meters, aContinue Reading
Capesize Similar to last week, the Capesize started positively but it was soon paused. The Capesize 5TC struggled in the negative territory in the rest of the week, breaking the $30,000 threshold and eventually settling at $28,875 on Friday. After the cyclone across Western Australia, C5, the West Australia toContinue Reading
Cimbria recently shipped the elevator top for their high-capacity Bucket Elevator EH64 to the impressive port terminal facility they are constructing for UMEX SA Constanta in Romania. This elevator was custom-made for their valued partner in agri-bulk handling, VIGAN Engineering, and will be included in their ship-loader delivery for theContinue Reading
