Tag: maritime

Unlocking the potential of Chad and the Central African Republic

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(MSC) Intermodal solutions are more important than ever, especially for landlocked countries like Chad and the Central African Republic. Secure and reliable links to the closest seaport are critical. In this case, it’s the port of Douala, in Cameroon. Our office in Cameroon enables us to create these foundational intermodal routes inland. Local experts create the relationships and foster the growth that we need. “Our intermodal solutions rely on local expertise, and we work closely with local logistics partners,” says Kader Lo, Managing Director of MSC Cameroon. “This enables us…

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DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd set an example for sustainable ocean transport by using advanced biofuel

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Hapag-Lloyd will use advanced biofuels for the transport of DHL shipments One of the most significant agreements to date between an ocean carrier and a freight forwarder The agreement demonstrates scalability of sustainable transport solutions DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has signed an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd, a leading worldwide liner shipping company, for the use of advanced biofuels. As an initial step, Hapag-Lloyd will ship 18,000 TEU of DHL’s volume using advanced biofuels, which is equivalent to a reduction of 14,000…

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MORONI TERMINAL EMBARKS ON A 5 BILLION COMORIAN FRANC INVESTMENTS PROGRAMME

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On Thursday 30 June 2022, the Union of the Comoros and Moroni Terminal signed the amendment to the concession agreement for the Port of Moroni container terminal. The amendment was signed by Bianrifi Tarmidi, Minister of Maritime and Air Transport, Mzé Abdou Mohamed Chanfiou, Minister of Finance, Budget and Banking, and Ahmed Ali Bazi, Minister of Economy, Industry, Investments, and Economic Integration, of the one part, and by Olivier De Noray, Managing Director of Bolloré Ports and Terminals, of the other part. The amendment to the agreement provides for the…

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First Vessel berths as Lekki Port takes delivery of STS Cranes and RTG Equipment

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In what could best be described as a major milestone and a significant boost ahead of the commencement of port operations, Lekki Deep Sea Port, on Friday, 1st July 2022, took delivery of 3 Super Post Panamax Ships to Shore (STS) Cranes and 10 Rubber Tyred Gantries (RTGs) and also witnessed the arrival of the first vessel to berth at the port. The cranes and the RTG equipment will be used in the container terminal, which will be operated by Lekki Freeport Terminal, a subsidiary of CMA CGM Group. The…

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TNPA employs its biggest cohort of interns to address youth unemployment

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Approximately 288 South African unemployed graduates have commenced a two-year internship programme, thanks to what Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) considers as its largest single recruitment activity executed across its port system designed to address the high rate of unemployed youth. The young graduates who come from various port cities and nearby rural communities began their internship journey on 01 July 2022 and have been allocated to TNPA’s head office in Ngqura and its eight commercial ports, Dredging Services as well as Lighthouses and Navigational Services…read more

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THE GAMBIA ASSUMES LEADERSHIP AT REGIONAL MARITIME UNIVERSITY (RMU)

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The Gambia has taken over the role of Chancellorship and Chairmanship of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) based in Ghana. This announcement came up at the 27th Board of Governors meeting held in Accra on Saturday 11th June, 2022. The meeting which accorded the Board the opportunity to review activities of the University, consider programmes and projects for further improvement and the proposed budget for 2023 was attended by ministers and officials of the RMU Member States and distinguished personalities of Ghana… read more

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