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Australia launches world’s largest electric ship

Sea Freight

At 130 metres in length, Hull 096 is the largest electric vessel of its kind ever built.

05 May 2025
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Multi-purpose terminal operator for Port of Durban sought

Logistics

The brownfield development site spans 145 hectares in the Maydon Wharf precinct of the port.

05 May 2025
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Maputo port’s $165m terminal expansion under way

Sea Freight

The container terminal will be able to accommodate post-Panamax vessels of up to 366 metres in length.

 

02 May 2025
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Strong figures confirm Mozambique’s economic ascendancy

Africa

Last year, growth decreased to 5%, mainly because of political unrest following disputed elections.

02 May 2025
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DP World ships vinyl from high-tech UK warehouse

International

Robots move independently across the facility after receiving worker input in a blend of automation and manual precision.

02 May 2025
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Trump tariffs cast shadow over SA’s soybean exports

Africa

Increased competition in third markets seems a certainty as US producers seek alternative destinations.

02 May 2025
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South African beef exports up 30% y-o-y

Africa

For this export momentum to continue, we must intensify our efforts to control animal diseases. – Wandile Sihlobo.

02 May 2025
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DSV completes acquisition of Schenker

Logistics

The acquisition is valued at approximately EUR 14.3 billion.

02 May 2025
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Container market outlook bleaker for rest of 2025

Logistics

Complicating matters is overcapacity in the liner trade because of a surge in new vessel deliveries.

02 May 2025
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National carrier plans new routes despite constraints

Air Freight

The airline has two pairs of landing slots at London Heathrow, which it is leasing out but could reclaim with adequate notice.

02 May 2025
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Chinese ambassador opens door to increased South African trade

Imports and Exports

‘Fruitful’ discussions held with CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association and Fruit SA.

02 May 2025
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Ramaphosa appoints investment adviser

Domestic

The government is implementing economic reforms to make the country more attractive to investors.

30 Apr 2025
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Maersk opens first integrated logistics hub in Senegal

Logistics

The facility is between the Port of Dakar and the city’s industrial area.

30 Apr 2025
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Real-time safety monitoring making an impact

Logistics

The RFA Risk Index indicated that in March, the road freight sector experienced more than 60 criminal incidents per day.

30 Apr 2025
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Africa aims for greater policy influence at G20

Economy

Critical priorities include mobilising finance for a Just Energy Transition and debt sustainability for developing economies.

30 Apr 2025
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SA proposes new tariffs on renewable energy components

Imports and Exports

The measures would raise customs duties on components used in solar, wind and battery storage systems.

30 Apr 2025
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Air cargo demand takes off

Air Freight

The strong demand may have been partly due to front-loading as businesses tried to beat Trump’s 2 April tariff announcement.

30 Apr 2025
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IMO deadline looms to reduce bunker fuel sulphur

Logistics

Vessels operating in the Mediterranean must cut sulphur limits to 0.1% by 1 May.

30 Apr 2025
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SA sends condolences to Iran after port explosion

Imports and Exports

The explosion was caused by chemicals that ignited in shipping containers.

30 Apr 2025
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SA road crashes drop 32%

Road/Rail Freight

Creecy says the dip recorded over the Easter weekend reflects a broader downward trend of road accidents and deaths in the country.

29 Apr 2025
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