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ICFF launches SAQA-recognised supply chain designations
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (540+ words) The designations were announced by ICFF CEO Ingrid Du Buisson at an ICFF roadshow in Sandton on Thursday. Du Buisson said the move had followed a long process to reflect the industry's broader role in trade facilitation. "This has been…...
DHL launches photo-based customs tool in SA
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (189+ words) freightnews. co. za The feature is now live in eight countries, including South Africa. "This deployment marks a significant step forward in applied AI within logistics, representing the first time item identification has been seamlessly integrated into a live, customer-facing…...
Cape Town calls for input on road safety strategy
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (204+ words) freightnews. co. za Cape Town calls for input on road safety strategy The City of Cape Town has called for public comment on its draft Road Safety Strategy, with submissions open until June 8. The draft strategy provides a coordinated framework…...
New Durban fresh produce terminal targets 1. 9mtpa
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (211+ words) Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and FPT Group have signed a 20-year terminal operator agreement for the redevelopment and operation of a fresh produce terminal at the Port of Durban's Point Precinct. The port terminal is projected to increase volume…...
Evergreen adds SAF container service
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (164+ words) Evergreen Line will introduce a new Far East-South Africa Express service, adding weekly container capacity between Asia and South Africa later this month. The service will operate on the Shanghai-Ningbo-Kaohsiung-Shekou-Singapore-Durban-Cape Town route on the import leg, with the return leg…...
Chinese tyre exporter seeks anti-dumping duty review
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (414+ words) A Chinese tyre manufacturer has applied for a review that could allow it to be treated separately under South Africa's anti-dumping duties on imported tyres from China. According to XA Global Trade Advisors, the International Trade Administration Commission of South…...
IDC seeks specialists for Durban-Gauteng rail survey
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (369+ words) The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has issued a request for proposals for the appointment of a service provider to conduct a comprehensive detailed line-scanning survey on the 1 404 km rail container corridor between City Deep in Gauteng and the Port of Durban....
Polar diesel delay keeps SA vessel in port
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (196+ words) The SA Agulhas II's relief voyage to Marion Island had been delayed due to a shortage of specialised polar diesel required for sub-Antarctic operations, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said on Sunday. The delay was due to…...
Bridging skills and sustainability: transforming the maritime sector
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (302+ words) At leading South African marine services company AMSOL it is important that everything done to develop a robust talent pipeline amongst its 640 seagoing and shore-based employees has impact: on people, on potential and on performance. This is especially true for…...
MSC adds new route bypassing Hormuz
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (165+ words) MSC has launched a new Europe-Red Sea-Middle East Express service, connecting European ports with Saudi Arabia and Aqaba, with onward multimodal links into the Gulf. According to MSC, the service has been introduced in response to growing demand for services…...