Welcome to the Link Ships Chandlers Blog
Hi there, we are so glad that you have joined us to find out more about general ship chandlery services and our Link maritime supply company. In our opinion we are part of one of the most important business operations in the world. Although we are based in South Africa, we have a wealth of experience offering our services to international clients all over South Africa. Over the course of this blog we hope to introduce you to what it is we do, why we do it and of course how we are able to do it so well. We will also share interesting fact, stories and figures around the maritime industry as a whole, so follow our blog not to miss out!
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If you have any questions about this blog, the services that we offer, or even if you are looking for specific information about products that we supply, then please feel free to contact us and let us know! Alternatively, if you simply would like to find out more about ship chandlery services in general, new Link business ideas, or even join in on a conversation about South African Ships Chandlers, then dive into the blog and become part of our vibrant maritime industry right now.
How Shipowners Can Meet Sustainability Targets with Engine Retrofitting
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Marine News
Shipowners can now reduce their emissions by simply retrofitting their ship engines
At Link Ship Chandlers, we are keeping a close eye on the targets that have been set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the decarbonising of the shipping trade. The first targets are due in 2030, but in the meantime, the industry is still battling to find suitable technology and solutions to bring down its sizable emissions.
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Cinderella Story: Supply Vessel To Superyacht
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Maritime Facts and Stories
More about the Latitude superyacht
At Link Ship Chandlers, we have been told that our fascination with supply vessels tends to be a little over the top. However, we tend to think that other people are not excited enough about working ships! These vessels are so complex and efficient, and modern design technology has really up the ante on how they are developed and constructed.
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Super Interesting Things You Probably Don’t Know About Container Ships
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Maritime Facts and Stories
Facts about container ships, containers and container shipping
Container ships have been on everybody’s mind lately, but we’d like to have it on the record that the Link Ships Chandlers team has been fascinated with these gargantuan camels of the sea even before the Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal and engaged the global transportation world in a collective moment of blind panic.
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Upcycled Old Cruise Ships & Their Uses
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Maritime Facts and Stories
What happens to old cruise ships?
Have you ever wondered what happens to old cruise ships when they move beyond their prime people-ferrying years and have to be put out to pasture? Those ships are huge (an average size one has an internal volume of 120,000 gross tonnes!), so they have to go somewhere. It’s not the kind of thing you can just park at the back of the lot and forget about…
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Things You Didn’t Know About Ships And Boats
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers 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 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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Digital Transformation & Mobile Document Management
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Marine News, Maritime Facts and Stories
Is digital transformation and mobile document management enough?
In the shipping and logistics sector, data is of the utmost importance and requires a good document management system and big data governance. However, digital transformation across all major industries is changing the landscape which means maritime service companies need to adapt.
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Ship Types Explained: RoRo Designs & Types
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Maritime Facts and Stories
RoRo Ship
Welcome back! If you’ve been following our most recent blogs, you’ll know that we’re nose-deep in a great series on ship types. At Link Ship Chandlers, we ply our trade as expert chandlers to ships and vessels that dock in Cape Town, Saldanha, Port Elizabeth, Coega, Durban and Richards Bay, which means we’re all about that shipping life.
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How COVID-19 Helped Freight Forwarders
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Marine News, Maritime Facts and Stories
How freight forwarders have benefited from the pandemic
It’s been a tough year for most industries, and the shipping trade has certainly not been exempt. As a full-service maritime and offshore procurement company that offers quality service to all South African ports, Link Ship Chandlers have been in the front lines, watching our industry take big knocks as the shipping trade was disrupted for a large part of the year – first due to a lack of supply in the East, and then due to a lack of demand in the West.
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How C-19 May Speed Up The Robotics Revolution
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Marine News, Maritime Facts and Stories
The Robotics Revolution May Be Looming
As COVID-19 continues its global rampage, many people are looking at robotics as a sound investment strategy. There’s no denying the massive impact of the pandemic on the world economy and supply chains which can justify this sort of reasoning.
In light of what has transpired, it’s no surprise that an increasing number of companies want to plan ahead, utilising technology to improve automation of production lines and putting in place more resilient supply chains. Robotics can certainly help as it has several distinct advantages.
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