Maritime archaeologists from Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum have made a groundbreaking discovery: the world’s largest cog, a type of sturdy cargo and warship that dominated northern European seas from the 10th to 17th centuries. The find, made in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden during seabed investigations for Copenhagen’sContinue Reading
Victoria Falls, a border crossing long celebrated for its tourism appeal, is set to play a larger role in regional trade after Zimbabwe announced that the crossing will now operate 24 hours a day. The development was made public in an Extraordinary Government Gazette on 13 November 2023 and confirmedContinue Reading
Kenya Airways is accelerating plans to expand its cargo operations, aiming to increase the business unit’s share of group revenues from 10% to 20% in 2026. Speaking to African Cargo and Bulk Handling, cargo director Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria outlined the airline’s immediate and long-term plans, which include the introduction ofContinue Reading
The launch of TY Logistics Park FZE in Lagos marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s logistics sector and has the potential to reshape trade flows across West Africa. Located in Alaro City within the Lekki Free Zone, the facility is currently the largest Grade-A distribution centre in Nigeria and theContinue Reading
Angolan airline Transportes Aéreos Angolano (TAAG) has signed a new codeshare agreement with South African Airways (SAA), marking a significant milestone for aviation in Southern Africa. The partnership is aimed at enhancing passenger travel while potentially expanding airfreight options across the region. The agreement is now in effect, with ticketContinue Reading
Polymer technology is rapidly reshaping the industrial machinery and lifting equipment landscape, offering performance advantages that are increasingly surpassing traditional steel bearings. As engineering demands evolve and operating environments become harsher, high-performance polymers are proving to be stronger, more durable and more cost-effective for a wide range of lifting applications.Continue Reading
Maintaining conveyor belt cleanliness is more than a routine task—it’s essential for operational efficiency and safety. Excessive carryback can reduce belt and component life by up to 30%, yet the cost of implementing a multiple belt cleaner system often represents less than 5% of total belt wear, delivering substantial benefits.Continue Reading
In advance of the IMO Day of the Seafarer’s focus on ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’, Sailors’ Society is launching a maritime first – a State of the Industry Snapshot focused on bullying and harassment at sea. The Snapshot is packed with previously unpublished statistics, including those gathered from the maritime charity’sContinue Reading
Cyclists are being encouraged to take on ‘Miles for Mariners’ to help raise vital funds for the global maritime charity Sailors’ Society. The one-day fundraiser – ‘Miles for Mariners: one day, one island, one ride’ – on September 27, offers cyclists the opportunity to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight withContinue Reading
Rocla’s Engineering Department recently partnered with a mining-sector client to design a specialised solution for constructing 3-metre-high storage bins capable of handling material with a bulk density of 2 700 kg/m³. Complicating the task further, the material needed to be stored at a 25° angle of repose—meaning the stockpile wouldContinue Reading
