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
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
Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) and the port authority have begun testing a new truck booking system, allowing transporters to access the terminal only 30 minutes before their confirmed slot. This pilot initiative, expected to be fully implemented by March, aims to reduce congestion and improve efficiency at one ofContinue Reading
Belgian logistics giant Katoen Natie has placed an order for four all-electric Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes to modernize its Port of Antwerp operations. The investment aligns with global sustainability trends and sets an example for African ports aiming to improve efficiency while reducing carbon emissions. The order, bookedContinue Reading
Bruks Siwertell has secured a significant order for a Siwertell ship loader from Sky Ports, Egypt, part of the Sky Logistics Group. The ship loader will play a vital role in supporting Egypt’s cement export industry, catering to key markets in the Mediterranean, Africa, and beyond. This screw-type Siwertell 1BContinue Reading
Nigeria has taken a major step toward streamlining trade with the official launch of its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). “The launch of this programme is a key milestone in the modernization and efficiency drive of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by the Comptroller-GeneralContinue Reading
A recent Carte Blanche exposé on Transnet and the Port of Cape Town has faced criticism for failing to address key labour issues, despite capturing footage of concerning worker behavior—such as a port employee appearing more focused on a mobile phone than the job at hand and a crane operatorContinue Reading
Air Mauritius has announced the departure of its CEO, Charles Cartier, after less than a year in the role. Cartier stepped down following his non-re-election to the Board of Directors, marking yet another leadership change at the airline in a short period. He had been appointed in March 2024, succeedingContinue Reading
The anchorage build-up at the Port of Cape Town after almost five days of windbound disruption will only be cleared by 6 March – “weather permitting.” This was revealed by a private-sector organisation that had received correspondence to that effect from Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). In the letter leaked toContinue Reading
