Reefer containers still cutting into share of conventional fleet

The carrier has 132 vessels on its order books, equivalent to 2.0-2.2 million TEUs of future capacity.

In June alone, refrigerated container throughput increased by 64% compared to the same period last year. 

The fuel levy is the most effective and least invasive manner of raising funds for road infrastructure.

ITF reports 30% rise in seafarer abandonment, with 2 280 crew left without pay or aid.

LR has also refined its containership classification to better reflect the segmentation of fleets.

The critical question many businesses are asking is: How do we ensure we have the right skills in place?

Demand for critical minerals has been driving a parallel boom in energy infrastructure.

Shipowners and related parties must pay for environmental damage caused by the vessel’s sinking.

The switching off of vessel-tracking technology has been used of late by maritime vessels.

Establishing new trade relationships takes years. – Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen.

The Eastern Cape’s ports were also affected by agent delays, the CMU said.