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August air cargo growth up 7.7% – capacity plummets
Cargo growth has continued its upward trajectory, according to the latest figures released by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), however, capacity is on a downward trajectory.
Call for reinstatement of electronic payments on Maputo Corridor
Ongoing truck traffic build-up on South Africa’s side of the Lebombo-Ressano Garcia border crossing on the Maputo Corridor led to an emergency meeting with the Ministry of Transport and Communication on Monday.
China’s monopoly of container industry complete after Maersk deal
A transaction said to be netting Maersk $987.3 million will see the Danish line part with its box manufacturing subsidiary after China International Marine Containers (CIMC) succeeded in a lock-stock-and-barrel purchase of Maersk Container Industry (MCI).
Vietnam’s Ports Set New Records Amidst Container Surge
Despite disruption from lockdown measures over the summer, Vietnam’s seaports have handled in excess of 537 million tons of goods in the first nine months of the year – a three percent year-on-year rise.
Manufacturing, industrialisation key to unlocking economic growth
South Africa’s finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says manufacturing and industrialisation remain key to stimulating South Africa’s economy.
R100 billion master plan to boost Durban Port
The plan forms part of the broader transformation of Transnet, which the Minister described as a ‘recovery, reconstruction and reform’ plan.
New system speeds up car carrier loading by 40%
Loading of vehicles on car carriers just got a whole lot more efficient for Mitsui OSK Lines.
Zimbabwe: Dry Run for New Border Terminal
The Zimbabwean Government has started implementing a dry run at the new commercial freight terminal at the Beitbridge Border Post, which is being modernised at a cost of US$300 million.
MSC CEO: Shipping is a “Force for Good”
In a keynote address at London International Shipping Week on Wednesday, the CEO of number-two ocean carrier MSC described shipping as a “force for good” and urged his colleagues to highlight the industry’s successes.
Sars Customs seizes drug-making substance worth R40m
Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (Sars) seized 67 pieces of calcium hydroxide, which is used to produce crystal methamphetamine – commonly referred to as “ice” or “tik”.