Forging Maritime Partnerships: EMC Hosts NAVIGO Delegation For South African Exploration
[10/04/2024] Fostering national and international collaborations is one of the core values of EThekwini Maritime Cluster and yesterday’s convention summoned the essence of bringing together local and international industry players from Italy (NAVIGO) and Egypt to explore developmental opportunities within the maritime industry. Ziziba Holdings, a locally based business working in partnership with EThekwini Maritime […]
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Innovators: The EMC Youth Innovation Challenge 2024
In a dynamic display of youthful ingenuity and collaborative spirit, the eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) recently launched the Maritime Youth Innovation Challenge at Workshop 24 Drydock. This initiative stands as a beacon of hope, inviting high school learners to embark on a transformative journey aimed at shaping the future of our ocean economy. The launch […]
Transformation in SA ports underway after the signage of the MOU
On March 13, 2024, Ms. Johanna Mulaudzi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA), and Mr. Tshediso Matona, Commissioner of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering economic transformation in the Ports Sector. The partnership between the PRSA and the B-BBEE Commission […]
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 […]
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 […]
TNPA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR BERTH EXPANSION AT THE DURBAN CONTAINER TERMINAL
Transnet National Ports Authority has issued a tender for the reconstruction, deepening and lengthening of three berths at Durban Container Terminal’s Pier 2 North Quay at the Port of Durban over a 5-year period starting in 2024. This mega project aim to improve efficiencies and reduce costs for vessels calling at the port by deepening […]
EMC Announces Two Exciting Opportunities to Join its Esteemed Board of Directors
We are actively seeking candidates for the positions of Law Director and General Maritime Industry Director. For detailed information on requirements and the application process. The application deadline is 31 January 2024. Your leadership journey with EMC awaits. Click the below link to explore further. https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EMC-Board-Advertisement-2023-2024.pdf
The Impact of the ship backlog at the Port of Durban on the country’s economy
Durban, 24 November 2023: The ship backlog at the Port of Durban can have significant economic implications for the country. Delays in shipping can disrupt supply chains, leading to shortages of goods and increased costs for businesses. Industries reliant on timely imports and exports may experience financial losses, and there could be broader effects on […]
Nitro clinches Lipton Challenge Top Price – Durban
The Lipton Challenge Cup was donated in 1909 to the Table Bay Yacht Club, which subsequently became the Royal Cape Yacht Club, by Sir Thomas Lipton, world-famous entrepreneur, and five-time challenger for the America’s Cup. It is an annual inter-club contest – one boat per club – to be held off-shore during the months of […]