Category: Maritime Transport

TNPA WELCOMES MOHOMA TO ITS DREDGING FLEET

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In keeping with the maritime tradition of launching a new vessel, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has christened the latest addition to its Dredging Services fleet in a ceremony where the Transnet Group Chief Executive, Portia Derby in her role as the Lady Sponsor, revealed the name Mohoma for the new plough tug. The name Mohoma is derived from one of the eleven South African official languages, Sesotho and means “to plough”, befitting for the function of the vessel. The name was chosen through a naming competition that TNPA ran…

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MARITIME REGIONAL COLLABORATION: GHANA UNDERSTUDIES NIGERIAN CABOTAGE REGIME

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The Ghanaian Maritime Authority GMA has commenced a 10- Day program to understudy the implementation of the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act also known as the Cabotage Law in Nigeria under a collaborative arrangement with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR, while addressing the Ghanaian delegation, expressed delight at the opportunity to share knowledge on Cabotage implementation noting that it will not only enhance regional collaboration, but also have a multiplier effect of increasing local participation in the regional…

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THE BUREAU D’EMBAUCHE UNIQUE: AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THE LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF DOCKERS AND WORKERS IN THE PORT OF COTONOU

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In accordance with Decree N°2022-528 on the organisation of the hiring and management of dock workers in ports and port logistics platforms in the Republic of Benin, the Bureau d’Embauche Unique was set up on 1 February 2023. Why the creation of the Bureau d’Embauche Unique (BEU)? The poor living and working conditions have often been decried by dockers, labourers and workers working in the Port of Cotonou. The Beninese government has therefore responded to their legitimate complaints by initiating this reform whose objective is clearly to improve their situation.…

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MSC, a Key Driver in a Fruitful partnership Between Two Continents: Africa and Europe

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Africa is a fruit powerhouse and Europe is loving it. Over the past few years, the African continent has been providing up to 70% of Europe’s fresh fruit consumption, and it’s not slowing down any time soon. These delicious and nutritious fruits have made their way into European kitchens, making people healthier and happier than ever before…. read more on maritimafrica.com

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Hapag-Lloyd launches new WA1 – West Africa Service

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Freetown, Conakry, and Monrovia – three ports are added to the service portfolio Establish Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia as new markets Hapag-Lloyd announces new Container WA1 Service (West Africa Service 1) with a fortnightly frequency, connecting Tanger Med, Nouakchott, Freetown, Conakry, Monrovia, and back to Tanger Med. The first sailing is scheduled for May 15th… read more on maritimarica

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SCZONE signs a framework business agreement with Suez Canal Container Terminal Company

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New incentives for SCCT to attract more shipping lines to East Port Said port Mr. Waleid Gamal Eldien, MSc, Chairman of (SCZONE), signed a framework business agreement with Mr. Steven Yoogalingam, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Suez Canal Container Terminal Company (SCCT), to implement new incentives related to the activity of SCCT inside East Port Said Port, and to implement SCZONE’s strategy that aims to attract more investments in the port and enhance trading processes, which achieves the common interest for both parties… read more on maritimafrica

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WACT commissions 16 brand new terminal trucks at the Port of Onne, Nigeria

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West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) recently commissioned 16 brand new Terminal Trucks, to boost efficiency and cargo handling operations at the Onne Port, Rivers State, Nigeria. With the acquisition and commissioning of the new terminal trucks, WACT now boasts of 36 terminal trucks deployed into its operations read more on Maritimafrica

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