Link Ship Chandlers: Ship Chandling
How Growth At Durban And Richard’s Bay Ports = YOUR Growth
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 16 May 2024 under Ship Chandling
Durban & Richards Bay Boom: How Ship Chandlers Can Thrive
In the ship chandler industry, the pulse of our business is directly linked to the health of our ports. A busy port, teeming with ships is a joyous sight for the whole Link Ship Chandlers team. So, when we hear news about port developments in sunny South Africa, our ears perk up.
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Take A Deep Dive Into The South African Marine Industry (Part II: Clearing The Hurdles)
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 22 Apr 2024 under Ship Chandling
RSA Marine Transport: A Guide for Efficient Shipping
In Part I of this series, we explored the exciting world of South Africa’s marine transport sector, its key players, and the upcoming transformation of its ports. However, as with any complex system, challenges exist alongside opportunities. Fear not, intrepid shipper! By being well-prepared and partnering with the right experts, you can navigate these hurdles and ensure your South African shipping adventure is successful.
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The AfCFTA: A Game-Changer For African Trade
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 29 Feb 2024 under Ship Chandling
Unpacking AfCFTA and Its impact on Trade Service Providers
As a pivotal player in the dynamic African trading market, we recognise the profound influence that legislation governing trade exerts on the peripheral service providers within the industry. In this blog, we delve into one of the most pivotal African trade agreements, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), to explore its implications and the transformative impact it holds for service providers like us.
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How SA Ports Drive The Economic Growth In SA
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 29 Jun 2021 under Maritime Facts and Stories, Ship Chandling
Things You Didn’t Know About Ships And Boats
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 02 Mar 2021 under Maritime Facts and Stories, Ship Chandling
Interesting facts about ships and boats
Considering the ocean covers approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface and so much of it remains unexplored, there are many hidden treasures out there. We’re not referring to pirate gold but rather interesting stories and fun facts about lost ships and boats. Let’s start with a few terms and sayings that are still used in the maritime world today.
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Benefits & Reasons to Use Link Ship Chandlers
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 16 Feb 2021 under Advice from Ship Chandlers, Maritime Facts and Stories, Ship Chandling
Why using Link Ship Chandlers is the smart choice
Choosing a ship chandler to assist you at a port in South Africa can be a tall order. Essentially, you are looking for a business that is able to provide you with supplies, vendor support and accountancy all in one fell swoop. As such, it only makes sense to weigh your options carefully and to align yourself with a chandling provider that offers a combination of timeous, cost-effective marine and rigging supplies, and seamless supply chain optimisation.
At Link Ship Chandlers we understand that it’s imperative to find a company you can trust to facilitate all the important things you need to happen while you are at port in Cape Town, Saldanha, Port Elizabeth, Coega, Durban and Richards Bay. This is why we go out of our way to offer exceptional service every step of the way. As such:
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Why We Need Supply Chain Risk Management
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 17 Nov 2020 under Ship Chandling
The Need For A Supply Chain Risk Management Plan Explained
It’s no secret that Covid-19 has impacted most sectors across the world and ship chandling is no exception. Indeed, the coronavirus helped identify many vulnerabilities and weaknesses but supply chain risk management goes beyond that.
Ship suppliers face challenges every day from shipping delays and theft to natural disasters, changing consumer trends and even cybersecurity. Successfully navigating the world of maritime service is challenging but having a sound supply chain strategy in place can help tremendously.
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How We Ensure Supply Chain Transparency
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 09 Oct 2020 under Advice from Ship Chandlers, Ship Chandling
Supply Chain Transparency Discussed
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5 Personal Safety Musts Aboard Ship
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 05 Aug 2020 under Advice from Ship Chandlers, Ship Chandling
Important Safety Musts On A Ship
Link Ship Chandlers operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and consistently provides exceptional chandlery services to customers in Cape Town and at other South African ports on demand. As such, the safety of the crew members aboard the ships we supply is always top of mind for our team, as we work tirelessly to supply provisions, equipment and parts to vessels bound for South African ports from all around the globe.
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Dry Cargo Ships Explained: Short Sea Vessels
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers on 11 May 2020 under Maritime Facts and Stories, Ship Chandling
Part 3: Short Sea Vessels
Being in the business of servicing all of South Africa’s major ports as part of a respected full-service maritime and offshore procurement company, the Link Ship Chandlers team takes great pride in being masters of our craft. We live and breathe shipping, so when it comes to topics like dry cargo ships, we have plenty to share. To make things a little simple for newbies on the shipping front, we’re discussing each type of dry cargo ship individually over the course of a series of blogs.
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