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Plot thickens as search party looks for sunken ore carrier

The ghosts of past cargo disasters may be coming back to haunt Polaris Shipping, the South Korean owner of the very large ore carrier (VLOC) Stellar Daisy, that sank off the coast of Montevideo laden with iron ore bound for Busan in China.

Key objectives identified for northsouth railway line

New technologies would play a pivotal role in the long-term strategy of the northsouth railway network that links Kolwezi in the south-eastern DRC with the Port of Durban, said Lynette Chen of the Nepad Business Foundation (NBF).

Sars issues assurances over border security concerns

South African Revenue Service (Sars) has allayed industry concerns following a recent announcement by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) that it did not have the resources to secure the country’s borders.

Exporters urged to bone up on new Moz customs regs

An understanding of Mozambique’s new customs regulations is critical to ensure the smooth flow of South African exports into the country.