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.
Take control of your image
April’s We Care campaign focussed on the image, taking a holistic view of both the professional and personal image that each of us projects. The facilitator of the sessions was Les Owen, an expert...
Making an impression on the road
Representatives of Turners Shipping and Onelogix gathered at Onelogix’s Bayhead premises to witness the delivery of the new horse and trailer which forms part of their growing fleet and has been...
Long term project gets going
The first consignment of goods which forms part of a large manufacturing plant landed at Durban’s Port recently and has been transported to the construction site in Mpumalanga Chris Mulder, Project...
Expanding Scope of Services
The recruitment and placement of personnel is the latest service offering from the Turners Training Academy. “Our vast experience and links within the industry put us in an ideal situation to assist...
Project Freight, not for the faint-hearted
Project Freight refers to the movement of any out of gauge, oversized or abnormal freight. This can be in the form of a single large or heavy item or a turnkey project with a mix of breakbulk,...
Marine Insurance – Don’t get caught short!
Everyone who is part of the logistics chain needs to have some form of insurance, and it is important to have the correct type of cover and to be adequately insured. “A large unforeseen loss could...
Demystifying excise regulations in an ever-changing landscape
Industry response to the establishment of Turners Shipping’s Excise Project Division has been overwhelmingly positive says Gregory Marks, the National Excise Manager. “We embarked on a programme of...
Young students get a head start in the shipping industry
Five young students are halfway through their year-long learnership at Turners Shipping. The initiative is part of the Turners Training Academy’s ongoing education programme. The young...
Two kilometres of shelves
Shipping’s newly built archive room is finished and the custom shelving has been installed. The room covers 326 square metres and has over two kilometres of shelving which can accommodate about a...