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The start of a new Transnet Freight Rail operating model.

The Western Cape might be ahead of the curve in terms of performance, but there is little room for complacency. Events in other provinces have a direct impact on our regional economy, and may presage challenges to come. One such harbinger of misfortune is the mooted closure of ArcelorMittal’s long steel business - a reminder of how businesses are ultimately at the mercy of factors largely beyond their control, in this case the logistics crisis and the demise of Transnet Freight Rail. In recent months we have seen how the Western Cape is similarly impacted by logistics failures, with agricultural exports particularly hard hit. Read our full CEO Column here: https://lnkd.in/eipjkWVC #capechamber #UnlockOpportunities #ShapeaBetterFuture

SA a critical player in global bunkering market South Africa's strategic location makes it an ideal bunkering hub, with Linsen Nambi Bunker Services owning and operating three purpose-built bunker tankers designed for efficient delivery of bunker fuel at major South African ports. These tankers can deliver over 70,000 metric tonnes of bunker fuel per month, with loading and discharge rates of 1,000 metric tonnes per hour. These developments position South Africa as a critical player in the global bunkering market, reinforcing its role as a vital refuelling destination for ships. However, bunkering assets are underutilised and operating at around 20% utilization. Despite these positive developments, volumes at South African ports have plummeted from 2.3 million tonnes per annum in 2008 to approximately 900,000 tonnes today. The industry requires large-scale investment in refining capacity, storage capacity, terminal infrastructure, port infrastructure and equipment, and development of clean fuel energy for ships. The South African government must also recognize its role in ensuring resources are made available for industry reform and sustainability. Read more:https://lnkd.in/dN8-3Wey

SA a critical player in global bunkering market South Africa's strategic location makes it an ideal bunkering hub, with Linsen Nambi Bunker Services owning and operating three purpose-built bunker tankers designed for efficient delivery of bunker fuel at major South African ports. These tankers can deliver over 70,000 metric tonnes of bunker fuel per month, with loading and discharge rates of 1,000 metric tonnes per hour. These developments position South Africa as a critical player in the global bunkering market, reinforcing its role as a vital refuelling destination for ships. However, bunkering assets are underutilised and operating at around 20% utilization. Despite these positive developments, volumes at South African ports have plummeted from 2.3 million tonnes per annum in 2008 to approximately 900,000 tonnes today. The industry requires large-scale investment in refining capacity, storage capacity, terminal infrastructure, port infrastructure and equipment, and development of clean fuel energy for ships. The South African government must also recognize its role in ensuring resources are made available for industry reform and sustainability. Read more:https://lnkd.in/dYdB3CM3

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐤, the 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, has forged a significant partnership with a leading Gulf Co-operation Council investment institution, marking a pivotal move in the operation of its 𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐈𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐗 tanker fleet. The undisclosed institution will acquire a 50 percent ownership stake in a portion of 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐤'𝐬 𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐈𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐗 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, in collaboration with Tufton Investment Management in London. This partnership not only signals an expansion of investment opportunities for both parties but also underscores a commitment to maximizing the potential of the 𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐈𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐗 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, renowned for their versatility in carrying various cargoes. Built between 2015 and 2018, these tankers boast an environmentally conscious design and have established a reputation for reliability and efficiency in operation. Moreover, as part of its sustainability efforts, 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐤has recently secured long-term charter agreements for four new eco Medium Range tankers, equipped with fuel-efficient technologies to meet stringent environmental regulations. #StenaBulk #tanker #shipping #partnership #investment #IMOIIMAX #TuftonInvestmentManagement #GulfCooperationCouncil #London #environment #sustainability #fuelEfficiency #decarbonization #HyundaiMipo #charterAgreements #globalSulphurCap #shippingIndustry NC: Offshore Energy

There is great opportunity for more technologically advanced ports to support less advanced ports to implement smart port systems and generate emissions savings.

🇫🇮 NRC Group Finland has agreed with NCC to transport around 200,000 tons of aggregates to the Turku railway yard project. 🚆 The distance of transportation plays an important role both for the cost and the impact of emissions. The project partly implements NCC’s One-Stop-Shop concept, where NRC Group Finland delivers aggregates and some of the project’s surplus soil to NCC’s soil reception - With round-trip loads, we can utilise returns and contribute to lowering emissions from transportation, says Jarkko Kupiainen, project manager, NRC Group Finland. Read more in our Q4 2023 report: https://lnkd.in/ddsXYCpx #turkurailwayyard #masstransportation #Q4 ##sustainableinfrastructure #NRCGroupFinland #TomorrowInTheMaking

💡 Changing regulations around minimum EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) requirements could mean up to 50% of current warehousing space in the UK could become unlettable by 2030. 📦Our latest article discusses how the changing government regulations, together with tenants demands for more modern spaces, are changing the warehousing landscape across the UK and Ireland. Read more to find out about what Maersk is doing to address these challenges 👇 https://lnkd.in/gDnDR5Hd #MaerskEurope #AllTheWay #Warehouse #Fulfilment #IntegratedLogisitcs #EastMidlands #Dublin #WarehousingRegulations #Maersk

The dry bulk sector seems to stand out as one of the few maritime sectors that is not receiving as much investment into decarbonization.

💡 Changing regulations around minimum EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) requirements could mean up to 50% of current warehousing space in the UK could become unlettable by 2030. 📦Our latest article discusses how the changing government regulations, together with tenants demands for more modern spaces, are changing the warehousing landscape across the UK and Ireland. Read more to find out about what Maersk is doing to address these challenges 👇 https://lnkd.in/gDnDR5Hd #MaerskEurope #AllTheWay #Warehouse #Fulfilment #IntegratedLogisitcs #EastMidlands #Dublin #WarehousingRegulations #Maersk