Mediterrannean Shipping Company launched cold storage facility in Durban
[07 March 2024] The newly inaugurated cold storage facility, operated by MSC’s MEDLOG logistics division, aims to revolutionize the handling of perishable goods in South Africa and is poised to enhance the country’s trade dynamics. MSC CEO, Soren Toft, underscored the significance of this investment during the opening ceremony on March 7, 2024, which was […]
Industry Guest Lecture Report: Exploring Problem Solving in Supply Chain and Logistics
The EThekwini Maritime Cluster, in collaboration with the UKZN Unit of Maritime Law and Maritime Studies on 20/03/2024 hosted an enlightening Industry Guest Lecture at the UKZN Senate Auditorium. The event, themed “What Problem Are You Trying to Solve,” focused on the critical aspects of problem-solving within the realm of Supply Chain and Logistics. Ms. […]
Twenty Young Graduates Shine Bright in Training Programme Partnership
Imagine being one of the twenty young South Africans who recently graduated from the Sandock Austral Shipyards Apprentice Training Programme. This initiative, a collaboration between Sandock Austral Shipyards and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE), is truly making waves in skill development and tackling youth unemployment. Sandock Austral Shipyards, a 100% black-owned South […]
Port of Maputo Achieves Record-Breaking Performance
You’ve probably heard about the impressive strides made by the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) and DP World Maputo, and their focus on developing corridors to bolster investments in the port complex. Well, it seems their strategy is really paying off. According to MPDC’s annual results report, the Port of Maputo soared to new heights […]
Durban Port Prepares for Citrus Season with New Equipment Arrival
As the citrus season looms on the horizon, Durban Container Terminals (DCT) is gearing up with the arrival of new equipment. With the first batch of 10 fully-assembled haulers already on-site, the port is poised for a seamless transition into one of South Africa’s busiest export periods. According to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), Malaysia’s Terberg […]
Request for Proposal for external auditors Ethekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) Is Offering an Opportunity to Companies Who Wish To Be Its External Auditors
The EMC is seeking to appoint external auditors in line with its mandate of having clean and transparent audit processes to strengthen its partners’ confidence in the Cluster’s ability to manage its funds appropriately. The role of the external auditors is to form part of the Audit Committee and conduct annual audits of the Cluster’s […]
Mediterranean Shipping Company SA (MSC) Invests R350 Million in Modern Cold Storage Facility, Boosting KwaZulu-Natal’s Economy
Durban, South Africa – In a significant move expected to bolster KwaZulu-Natal’s economic landscape, the Mediterranean Shipping Company SA (MSC) has announced a R350 million investment in a cutting-edge cold storage facility located in Cator Manor, Chesterville, Durban. This development marks a pivotal moment for the province, with implications for economic growth and employment opportunities. […]
Invitation to Join the Ocean-Based Economy Project by SmartXchange Stakeholder Workshop
SmartXchange’s primary focus is catalysing aspiring SMMEs’ growth and enhancing existing ones’ potential through their robust accelerator program. You are kindly invited to join SmartXchange community of practice within the Blue Economy, which is one of our new initiatives as we embark on nurturing Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) by exploring the application of […]
Red Sea Attacks Imperil Key Maritime Passage to Indian Ocean
The escalating attacks around the Bab al-Mandeb strait have triggered a significant shift in major shipping carriers’ routes, leading to the suspension of passage through the strait. Instead, vessels are opting for the longer and more turbulent route around the Cape of Good Hope. The Bab al-Mandeb strait, positioned between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula […]
Empowering Aquaculture and Fishing Communities Webinar
The EMC Aquaculture and Fisheries Programme hosted a dynamic webinar titled “Empowering Aquaculture and Fishing Communities” on February 29th, 2024. With over 60 participants in attendance, the session proved to be an engaging exploration of the realms of Aquaculture and Fisheries. Led by EMC’s dedicated Aquaculture and Fisheries Unit, the webinar featured enlightening presentations from […]