CMA CGM adjusts network
NewsIn a move described by executives at CMA CGM as reflecting “market trend developments in West Africa”, the French carrier is to reshape ...
…and to focus on integration
NewsAt AP Møller Maersk’s (APMM) recent Capital Markets Day, Søren Skou, the company’s CEO, outlined a new strategy for the group. It is f...
South Africa container traffic down
NewsThe Maersk Trade Report for the second quarter of 2016 reveals that the volume of South African container traffic contracted by 10% in the f...
Breakbulk feels the squeeze
NewsShipping companies that specialise in the general cargo sector are being squeezed by operators of container, ro-ro and dry bulk tonnage, but...
Seeking cold comforts
NewsThe cold logistics chain needs improvements in transparency, efficiency and fairness if the industry is to move forward....
Further expansion for Grindrod
NewsSouth African logistics and shipping firm Grindrod has continued its expansion programme, with the purchase of Safmarine’s 51% stake in Oc...
Safmarine launches NOR drive
NewsIn a bid to save money both for itself and its customers, Safmarine has launched a NOR (non-operating reefer) drive aimed at encouraging its...
Safmarine launches Android e-shipping app
NewsSafmarine has launched a new shipping application for mobile devices using the Android operating system....
Android e-shipping app from Safmarine
NewsSafmarine has launched a new shipping application for mobile devices using the Android operating system....
Mixed challenges faced by Middle East operators
NewsRecession in the industrialised world, falling trade volumes and the uncertain global economic outlook are affecting Middle Eastern economie...
New investments start to bite into delays
NewsAccording to South African Port Operations (SAPO), the performance of South Africa’s container ports has improved markedly over the past y...
Unifeeder launched
NewsSafmarine and Grindrod Ltd have announced a joint venture for African coastal liner shipping services. Subject to regulatory approvals, Unif...
Safmarine adds reefers
NewsWith effect from this month, Safmarine will be accepting reefer cargo in both 20ft and 40ft integral reefer containers on its direct, weekly...