Hapag-Lloyd adds Dakar office
Hapag-Lloyd has added to its West African network with the opening of an office in Dakar, Senegal.
Transnet suffers further disruption
South Africa-based logistics company Transnet SOC has experienced severe disruption on its IT network, which has impacted container operations at several ports and terminals across the country.
Unrest in Durban
Maritime insurance provider Gard has reported that local port operators in Durban, South Africa, have declared force majeure due to violent unrest and rioting in the area.
Hapag-Lloyd completes NileDutch acquisition
Following the approval from antitrust authorities, Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of shipping company NileDutch, which specialises in the West African container shipping market.
Vanguard installs rail equipment
Heavy lift specialist Vanguard has installed a 300-ton (272.2-tonne) rail tippler in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Aero Africa opens in Morocco
Aero Africa has opened a regional office in Casablanca, Morocco that will operate as a control tower and centralised service centre in North Africa for its overseas partners and clients.