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Lifting The Load: What The New RTG Cranes Mean For South Africa’s Export Economy
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Lifting The Load: What The New RTG Cranes Mean For South Africa’s Export Economy
If you’ve ever driven past the Port of Cape Town and marvelled at the towering cranes sweeping across the skyline, you’ve witnessed the pulse of South Africa’s trade economy in motion. Now, with the arrival of nine brand-new rubber-tyred gantry cranes, fondly known as the “red ladies”, that pulse just got stronger.
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SOE Reform And The Shipping Outlook As Transnet Charts A New Course
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SOE Reform And The Shipping Outlook As Transnet Charts A New Course
For decades, the rhythm of South Africa’s trade infrastructure has been set by a handful of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). These entities, Transnet chief among them, have served as the engines behind rail, port, and freight activity across the country. But that era is shifting.
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MSC Steams Ahead In South Africa’s Rail Revival
South Africa’s freight rail system is on the brink of a new chapter, and global shipping leader Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is playing a key role in turning the page. With private operators set to join the country’s rail network for the first time in decades, this development could spark a new era of efficiency, investment, and growth across the local transport and logistics sectors.
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Big, Exciting Changes Coming To Cape Town Harbour!
South Africa’s ports have long been the backbone of the country’s trade economy. But over the years, bottlenecks, equipment backlogs, and ageing infrastructure have made headlines for the wrong reasons. Now, that tide is turning.
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How Tariffs And Port Tensions Affect Ship Supply In Africa
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Advice from Ship Chandlers, Marine News
How Tariffs And Port Tensions Affect Ship Supply In Africa
Across the African continent, the momentum around trade, transport, and maritime infrastructure is building fast, and nowhere is this more evident than at major industry events like TOC Africa 2025.
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The Arrival Of Mega Container Ships At African Ports & Why It Matters
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The Arrival Of Mega Container Ships At African Ports & Why It Matters
At Link Ship Chandlers, we’re known for supplying vessels with everything they need to operate efficiently at sea. But our role doesn’t stop at the quayside. We keep a close eye on what’s happening globally, especially when it could impact port operations, trade volumes, or shipping dynamics here at home.
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How High Seas Piracy Influences South African Supply Chains
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Piracy Threats And Shipping Disruptions in RSA
At Link Ship Chandlers, we pride ourselves on keeping our finger firmly on the pulse of the maritime world. Our day-to-day work may focus on supplying vessels in port, but we know those same vessels sail through turbulent waters, both literally and metaphorically.
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Ship Chandling Services South Africa: Rail On Track & Ports Powering Up
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Rail And Port Upgrades Boost Ship Chandling SA
South Africa’s ports are getting a long-overdue upgrade, and it’s not just good news for bulk cargo handlers and port authorities. For vessel suppliers and maritime logistics pros, the country’s push to revitalise rail and port infrastructure through private-sector participation (PSP) spells a fresh new opportunity.
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Ship Chandlers = Secret Weapon In The Maritime Industry (Here’s Why!)
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The Essential Role Ship Chandlers Play In The Maritime Industry
South Africa’s economy relies heavily on its ports. Durban, Cape Town, East London, Saldanha, and others aren’t just stopovers, they’re vital hubs in the global trade network. Every day, ships loaded with everything from citrus to cars dock here. But while they restock cargo, who’s restocking the ships?
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South Africa’s Marine Oil Pollution Act – Strengthening Industry Standards & Environmental Protection
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Marine News, Maritime Facts and Stories
What you need to know about South Africa’s Marine Oil Pollution Act
Oil spills are among the greatest risks to the shipping industry and coastal economies. They threaten marine ecosystems, disrupt port operations, and bring heavy financial and legal consequences for those involved. South Africa, as a key player in global maritime trade, has taken significant steps to strengthen its response and prevention strategies with the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation) Act, 2022.
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