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What The Suez Canal Fiasco Teaches Us About Shipping
06 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the Ever Given plugged up the Suez Canal for close to a week, the global economy’s reliance on shipping routes was clear to see.
It’s A Good Time To Be A South African Citrus Farmer
02 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you stacked the 146 million cartons of citrus fruit exported side-by-side, the line of cartons would be equal to the height of 4,4 Mount Everests on top of one another.
Four Minutes Of Mayhem – When Shipping Goes Horribly Wrong [Video]
04 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Shipping containers on a path to destruction give new meaning to the old saying: “The bigger they are the harder they fall”.
Wooden Cargo Ship Has Some Serious Noah’s Ark Vibes
03 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The eco-friendly Ceiba is a little like Noah’s Ark, but for shipping containers, and it’s hoped that the vessel will cross oceans without the use of any fossil fuels.
Nuclear Propulsion Could Be The Future Of Shipping
10 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world’s shipping industry is looking at ways to decrease its carbon footprint, and nuclear-powered ships could be a promising option.
Elon Musk’s Brother, Kimbal, Is Pretty Accomplished Himself
08 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Elon might attract most of the attention, especially with SpaceX’s recent successful launch, but Kimbal can definitely hold his own.
They’ve Built An Entire Hotel Out Of Shipping Containers Now
13 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Shipping container homes are all the rage these days, and now London can boast a hotel made entirely from the repurposed containers.
There’s Actually A Pattern To Lightning Strikes At Sea [Video]
15 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Researchers have discovered a weird phenomenon on the open seas. Lightning, it seems, doesn’t strike indiscriminately.
South Africa’s Import And Export Processes Are About To Change
16 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
SARS is looking to improve the current system of processing import and export declarations, which is big news for those who are involved in the game.
Umm, They ‘Lost’ This Superyacht
03 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The award-winning superyacht, ‘My Song’, was on the way to defend a prestigious title when things went very pear-shaped.
Guess Who’s Snapping Up Most Of South Africa’s Avos
24 Apr 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In 2017, South Africa exported 43 492 tonnes of avocados, to the value of R853 million. One country, in particular, has taken a liking to our goodies.
The World’s Biggest Container Ship Is Quite Something [Video]
11 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The OOCL Hong Kong currently holds the title of world’s biggest container ship and, at 191 317 metric tons, it’s a bit of a monster.
Infographic Shows How China Has Become “Heavyweight Champion Of World Shipping”
29 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Every day, right around the world, millions of goods pass through various ports of entry. As you might have guessed, China’s numbers are staggering.
NotPetya – The Cyberattack That Took Down Some Massive Global Companies
29 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
NotPetya is a malicious malware born out of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and it managed to humble some pretty big names.
Keen To Get Involved In The Local Import / Export Game? Here’s An Expert Opinion
20 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s serious money to be made from identifying a need in the market, and then solving it, but the experts will tell you that it’s not all plain sailing.
China Is Going Wild For South Africa’s Nuts
07 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If the good people of China decide they like something, there’s generally a global boom that follows. That’s great news for some South African farmer.
“White Gold”: Exporting Fynbos Is Now Proving Very Lucrative
05 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
With its silvery white baubles and longer lifespan, there’s a particular species of fynbos that is proving very popular overseas.
Dramatic Pics And Video Of Oil Tanker Exploding In The East China Sea
16 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After colliding with a freighter more than a week ago, an Iranian oil tanker has sunk, leaving behind the biggest oil spill of its kind since 1991.
The Nurdles Have Arrived In Cape Town – Here’s What You Can Do
18 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The great nurdle disaster, likened to an oil spill, has made its way down the coast. So what should you do if you come across them on your favourite beach?
Durban’s Beaches Are An Absolute Mess Right Now [Video]
21 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Following the massive storm that hit Durban last month, the beaches in the area have taken a turn for the worse. Perhaps most worryingly, the mess is headed our way.
Five Videos That Sum Up The Storm Situation In KZN Right Now
10 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A massive storm smashed into Durban’s coastline this morning, and has already wreaked havoc with flash floods and strong winds. Take a look for yourself.
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