As the Coronavirus spreads to 30 countries it has yet to have a direct effect on shipping to South Africa. This is according to Neren Dayanand, Branch Manager, Durban at Turners Shipping. “There is little immediate disruption as importers had made provision for the shut down over the Chinese New […]
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As you all know that the Corona Virus has hit China and have progressed to other parts of the world, however, China is worst hit and the death toll is continuing to increase. As of this morning, 10 February 2020, there is reported just under 1000 deaths and a lot […]
“By combining our expertise in freight management with finance packages of up to R100 million we offer a truly unique service,” says Bryce Cochrane-Murray of The Turner Group. “One of the features of our trade finance facility is that we remain the customer’s single point of contact throughout the process, […]
After the mid-year launch of Athena, the web-based tool is off to a great start with two significant oil companies subscribing to the service. “We identified the need for a system that can provide members of the petrochemical industry quick and accurate information about their excise exposure on a monthly […]
Samson Nip of Turners Shipping has consistently achieved Diamond status in the Vitality Wellness Programme over the past 10 years. Monique Stevens from the Proper Group sat down with Samson to find out how he has managed this. “The important thing,” says Samson, “is to get an early start in […]
The end of year review for Turners Shipping shows that we are progressing well when it comes to our goal of creating a fair and equitable work environment. This is according to Thandeka Mncwabe, Compliance Officer for the company. “The purpose of the Employment Equity Act is to create a […]
The Turners Training Academy has started a new learnership programme for young school leavers. Candidates will complete their National Certificate in Freight Handling L3. Some of the learners include those that have excelled in the previous Learnership Programme that saw them earn their National Certificate: International Trade L2. Turners Shipping […]
The delivery of this 68-tonne drying roller marks the end of a long term project for Turners Project Freight which has seen eleven shipments of heavy machinery, construction materials and components being delivered to a site close to Ermelo in the Mpumalanga province. “The project has seen us handle shipments […]
If you are importing goods from India to South Africa, you should be talking to us. Our partnership with BDP India ensures we have the Sub-Continent covered. India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and is South Africa’s 4th largest import trading partner. The Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Electronics and […]
In association with BDP International, Turners Shipping is able to attend to both reefer imports and exports on a world-wide basis. Turners Shipping has in excess of 120 years experience in handling Customs Clearing and International Freight Forwarding requirements. A team of highly skilled and experienced professionals provide a dedicated […]