Turnaround on track

The vessels’ hull optimisation and energy-saving technologies are designed to maximise fuel efficiency.

Technology is pivotal in driving efficiency, cutting costs, enhancing visibility, boosting competitiveness and enabling innovative business models.

Interested parties have been invited to submit proposals to design, develop, finance, maintain and operate the terminal.

Since 1994 the 20% milestone has been surpassed only once, in 2008, when it peaked at 21.6%.

Both domestic and export demand showed signs of improvement in September, with exports back on the expansionary side.

The International Longshoremen’s Association’s claim of ‘gouging customers’ is based on ‘misleading’ price claims, charges benchmarking firm.

Lobby group ACB has registered objections to plans for GM wheat field trials.

The BLSA leader said part of the problem was the impact that rising energy costs could have on industry.

The technological shift has levelled the playing field, enabling new market entrants who can optimise their processes to compete effectively.

“Picket lines have been reported by gate cameras at the port of Philadelphia.” – Scan Global Logistics

Lawson pointed out that accelerating export growth was one of the most pressing priorities for South Africa.

Along with ambitious expansion projects in the Port of Maputo, bunkering operations are also expanding.