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
In a move to preserve the beauty of Nice’s coastline and reduce overcrowding, Mayor Christian Estrosi has announced a significant decision: the ban on cruise ships exceeding 190 meters in length or carrying more than 900 passengers. This new regulation will come into effect on July 1, signaling a shiftContinue 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
FlySafair has reassured passengers that its operations will continue smoothly despite a recent ruling from the Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC). While the ASLC has imposed sanctions regarding a technical interpretation of nationality provisions, the airline has been given a 12-month window to comply and must submit monthly progress reports.Continue 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
Bruks Siwertell Secures Major Contract for Ship Loader at US Port of Long Beach Bruks Siwertell has been awarded a high-profile contract to deliver a state-of-the-art Bruks ship loader to the Port of Long Beach in California. The contract follows a competitive public request for proposals (RFP), where Bruks Siwertell’sContinue 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
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
