Shipping Blog
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The world of shipping is one of the most complex and intriguing industries in the world. The movement of goods across oceans and continents is essential to the global economy and has played a pivotal role in shaping human history. From the grandeur of massive container ships and their global supply chains to the small-scale operations of local fishermen, the shipping industry touches every aspect of our lives.
Our Shipping Blog is a window into this fascinating world, providing insight into the latest trends, technologies, and challenges facing the industry. Whether you’re a maritime professional, a student of history, or simply curious about the world around you, our shipping updates have something to offer.
Astron Energy has unveiled its new-look service stations for SA
Astron Energy has unveiled its new-look service stations that will see the rebranding of Caltex service stations across South Africa. The petroleum giant operates the second-largest petroleum retail...
Minister suspends movement of cattle in SA as Foot and Mouth Disease spreads
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (Dalrrd), Thoko Didiza, MP has taken the decision to suspend all movement of cattle in the whole country. In a statement released on...
Hundreds of Workers at UK’s Felixstowe port to down tools
Hundreds of dockworkers at the UK’s biggest port will embark on an eight-day strike later this month after pay hike talks between workers and the terminal operator failed. UK trade union Unite...
Freight Rates Falling – but off a Very High Base
Ocean freight rates have fallen significantly in the last few months, but at more than $9 500 per container from China to the US, prices are still about 6.5 times higher than in June 2019....
OR Tambo fuel shortage far from being resolved
Despite the ongoing proclamations by Acsa and the Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, that the fuel shortage at OR Tambo has been resolved, and jet fuel supply at the facility is “stable”,...
Indonesia to ban exports of Palm Oil
The world's top palm-oil producer announced that it will ban exports of the commodity starting Thursday, sending the prices of competing vegetable oils soaring. Indonesia accounts for about half of...
Mass congestion off the East Coast of Shanghai and its Port
The industrial city, which is one of the world's busiest ports, is under a harsh lockdown with millions of people banned from leaving their homes and relying on the government to deliver food....
Durban port working hard to clear backlog of 8000 containers
Durban port will, within days, clear the backlog of thousands of containers that came to a grinding halt during the disastrous floods that lashed KwaZulu-Natal’s Roads, rail and port infrastructure...
Durban Port recovery update
Port recovery Both water and berths received considerable debris deposited as a result of the storm. Currently, teams are working in the harbour and along berths to remove debris, enabling tugs and...