Henties Bay Launches Biotechnology Venture to Manage Seal Population and Boost Exports

Henties Bay has launched a biotechnology venture valued at over 250 million Namibian dollars, aimed at providing a sustainable, long-term solution for managing Namibia’s growing seal population. The project, led by the start-up Vigor Biotechnology, is set to create jobs and has strong export potential for the fishing hamlet located about 100 kilometers north of the Port of Walvis Bay. The initiative will unfold in three phases, starting with the

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Richards Bay Port Breaks Record with 30 Million Tonnes of Freight Handled

The Port of Richards Bay has set a new milestone, handling 30 million tonnes of freight in the past financial year, surpassing its 27 million-tonne target for the bulk and multi-purpose terminals. Thula Dlamini, Managing Executive for Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) at Richards Bay, expressed pride in the achievement, crediting the team’s dedication and hard work. “We are very excited about this accomplishment. The team has worked harder, smarter, and

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Cape Town Container Terminal Begins Assembly of New High-Speed Gantry Cranes

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has received components for the first of nine new rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, part of a fleet of 28 being supplied by original equipment manufacturer Liebherr Africa. Assembly of the cranes has already commenced onsite. CTCT stated that the investment will significantly benefit agricultural producers and regional exporters by improving efficiency and resilience in cargo handling operations. Equipped with advanced anti-sway technology, the new

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Port Elizabeth Terminal Boosts Efficiency with New R240 Million Ship-to-Shore Crane

The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal has strengthened its operations with the acquisition of a new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore crane valued at R240 million, Transnet announced. The crane, supplied by original equipment manufacturer Liebherr Africa, replaces a unit that had served for over 35 years and reached the end of its operational life. This move is part of Transnet’s broader equipment replacement strategy to ensure reliability and improved service delivery. According to

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President Ramaphosa to Assess Port Operations and Strengthen Governance in Eastern Cape

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to conduct an oversight visit to the Eastern Cape this week, where he will engage with the Provincial Executive Committee and receive a comprehensive briefing on the Port of Ngqura. The visit will begin on Tuesday with a presentation by Transnet leadership on the operational status of the port. As one of South Africa’s newest deep-water ports, Ngqura is designed for high-efficiency container handling and

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South Africa Extends Condolences to Iran After Deadly Port Explosion

South Africa, through its Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), has expressed condolences to the government and people of Iran following a deadly explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran. The incident, initially reported to have claimed over 40 lives and injured more than 1,000 people, is now believed to have caused at least 70 deaths, according to an Iranian official quoted by state media

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Port of East London Achieves Milestone with Dual Berthing of Car Carriers

The Port of East London marked a significant milestone last week with the simultaneous berthing of two pure car carriers at its newly upgraded automotive berth. According to Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), this achievement underscores the port’s recent infrastructure improvements, which now allow two new-generation car carrier vessels—each over 200 meters long—to dock along the West Quay at the same time. “This operational milestone highlights the successful upgrade of

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Mozambique Strengthens Regional Trade with New $50 Million Logistics Terminal

Mozambique’s ambitions to enhance trade facilitation and regional integration have been significantly advanced with the launch of a $50 million logistics terminal developed by Corredor Logístico de Maputo (CLM) The newly operational, state-of-the-art facility is set to ease chronic congestion at key border posts and substantially lower logistics costs for cargo moving through Maputo Province. Strategically located to reduce pressure at border crossings such as Namaacha, Goba, and Ressano Garcia,

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Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt Port of Shanghai, Forcing Major Shipping Cancellations

US President Donald Trump’s sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese imports brought activity at the Port of Shanghai to a near standstill last week. According to the Asian publication Caixin, on April 7 and 8, nearly half of the vessels docked at Shanghai’s Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals were bound for the United States and racing against time to avoid the higher tariffs. “Containers that missed the narrow window now sit

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DP World Aims for 2026 Completion of DRC’s Banana Deepwater Port

Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa recently met with executives from DP World in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to discuss progress on the Banana deepwater port project, a major infrastructure development underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During the meeting, DP World representatives indicated that the first phase of the project—initially scheduled for completion in 2025—is now expected to be finalized in 2026. Prime Minister Suminwa confirmed that, if

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