BORDER BEAT: Zambia puts transporters to the test
In what is widely regarded as a recipe for yet more freight frustration on the North-South Corridor (NSC), from this Wednesday truck drivers entering Zambia will be required to furnish border officials with a medical certificate proving that they have been tested and cleared of having the coronavirus.
End of an era as Maersk drops Safmarine brand
Twenty one years since its acquisition of Safmarine, A.P. Moller - Maersk today announced that the Safmarine brand would be integrated into Maersk – a move which brings to an end an era for the South African line which was established in 1946.
Petrol price to increase from tomorrow
CAPE TOWN, August 31 (ANA) - The Department of Mineral Resources on Friday released its monthly fuel price adjustments for September.
Cargo thieves pounce on North-South Corridor transporters
Brazen copper thieves operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have adopted the daring tactic of boarding moving trucks and unloading cargo while rigs are in transit.
BORDER BEAT: Zambia backtracks on Covid-19 restriction
Say about Africa what you want but it’s never boring.
Durban decongestion efforts take wing
Decongestion at the Port of Durban - where truck traffic backing up on Bayhead Road has become the order of the day - finally appears to be ready for lift-off thanks to Old Durban Airport.
Historic call for 23 964-TEU megaship
While seafreight has been in the headlines, sometimes for all the wrong reasons in recent months - with blank sailings and schedule adjustments the order of the day - the Port of Hamburg has a positive story to tell.
Fisheries in Mozambique on high alert
Mozambique fishery authorities have said that they are on high alert for the possible appearance of Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS), also known as the red spot disease, in its local waters.
Farm murders take toll on SA’s food export potential
A strong call has gone out to government to take decisive action to address farm murders in the face of an exodus of South African farmers.
UK ports start preparing for autonomous shipping
As the concept of autonomous shipping gains ground globally, UK ports are wasting no time in preparing for the advent in their waters – whenever that may be.
