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Singapore company buys 63-year-old UK forwarder 63-year-old UK-based freight forwarder and Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) FS Mackenzie has been sold to Singapore Post through its subsidiary Famous Holdings. Which country performed best in the East African logistics survey? Kenya has been ranked fourth in logistics performance in the East African region, placing it second from the bottom in the poorest performing country in the bloc study, reports Kenya’s Daily Nation newspaper. Strikes fuel waning investor confidence The changing face of labour unrest in South Africa has not only affected production but shaken investor confidence. Delay alert for Port of Cape Town Port users were advised of possible delays on August 22 due to the docking of an oil rig at the Port of Cape Town. West African ports respond to Ebola threat Marine insurance agency, Swedish Club, has issued an online notice that the Ivory Coast has lifted restrictions for vessels in its waters originating from countries deemed to have an Ebola risk.