South Africa Shipping & Logistics Newswire

Ford South Africa ships first locally produced PHEV Rangers

Ford South Africa has shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers this week. During a showcase of the newly upgraded Silverton plant, in Pretoria, on March 26, Ford South Africa operations VP Ockert Berry …

The future CMO in South Africa’s retail and FMCG industry

The chief marketing officer (CMO) role is undergoing a fundamental transformation, with even more shifts at play within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and retail sectors. Driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and …

Aviation dreams take flight | Deon Cloete's journey in South African skies

From the buzzing tarmac of Johannesburg’s East Rand to the tranquil beauty of the Cape Winelands, Deon Cloete’s career in aviation has soared to extraordinary heights.  As the managing director of Cape Winelands Airport, Cloete is at the helm of an …

Ghana Expands Its Energy Sector To Attract Investors

SOUTH AFRICA, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ghana is working hard to prove itself as a main Hub for energy investment. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is in charge of this project. The government hopes to attract investments in …

Three employees guilty in South African shipping fraud: reports

South African citrus export projections show 'balanced growth and excellent quality'

Ahead of the official start of the 2025 citrus export season in April, a variety of focus groups of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) presented their predicted volumes available for export in the upcoming season. "All …

"We had to cancel the originally planned containers from South Africa with a heavy heart"

The first arrivals on 20 March officially kicked off this year's overseas onions season. Hendrik Hachmann, an onion importer and co-managing director of Mitteldeutsches Handelskontor GmbH, predicts that there will probably not be widespread packaged …

"The start of the mango harvest in the Ivory Coast is on 31 March"

Joel Peguy Kamte, owner of Kep Company: "The harvest of Ivory Coast Kent mangoes transported by sea will officially begin on 31 March 2025, more than 10 days earlier than last year. Shipments will take place approximately two days later. Sea shipments …

McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 underway

by McIntyre Mini Globe Race 28 Mar 07:56 PDT In an extraordinary feat of maritime logistics the McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet has completed an unprecedented overland Transfer of 15 ALMA Globe 580 yachts from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. This sets …

Kenya overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s largest importer of second-hand clothes

Kenya is now the biggest importer of second-hand clothes in Africa, giving the country the dubious distinction of being an easy dumping ground for used apparel while it struggles to revive its collapsed textile industry.  The latest trade data compiled by …

Global politics in a time of fundamental disruption

Europe’s strategic position and internal diversity offer vast opportunities in global competition, but self-centered policies can turn potential into peril if left unaddressed. European leadership often issues regulations that create a heavy bureaucratic …

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles face tougher test as Egypt emerges as new hosts

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will have to navigate an even more difficult road at the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) confirmation of Egypt as the new host nation. Originally set to take …

Nation could miss World Cup after being listed in Trump’s travel ban amid SA, US govt controversy

Donald Trump has proposed a travel ban targeting certain countries and the ban could potentially impact nations participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup The ban has raised concerns regarding international sports relations and the global nature of major …

South Africa: Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has officially unveiled a Request for Information (RFI), aimed at transforming the country’s struggling rail and port infrastructure through strategic partnerships with the private sector. “Today, I am launching an online …

The Trade Policy We Need

A significant cost from two months of incoherent Trump tariff policy could be the broad discrediting of an economic tool that actually can be extremely valuable. The president-who-cried-tariff threats and on-again, off-again levies—often targeting the …

Rex Trueform reports decline in earnings and revenue amid economic challenges

Investment holding group Rex Trueform passed the dividend after subdued sales at its clothing stores and headline earnings per share fell 3% to 97 cents in the six months to December 31. The group, which has more than 100 retail stores among its …

World News | Mentally Disturbed Minor Christian Girl Raped Inside Freight Train in Pakistan's Punjab

Lahore, Mar 26 (PTI) A 13-year-old mentally disturbed Christian girl was abducted by a local man and raped inside a freight train in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said. The incident took place at Lala Musa, Gujrat district, some 170kms from Lahore …

South Africa budget speech 2025: A round-up for businesses

Article by Eugene Yiga South Africa’s 2025 budget brings VAT increases and new business opportunities. Learn what it means for you with five steps to protect and grow your profits. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 Budget Speech, delivered on 12 …

AI in Transportation Market Poised for Rapid Growth, Expected to Reach USD 60 Billion by 2031

Stay up-to-date with Global AI in Transportation Market Research offered by HTF MI. Check how key trends and emerging drivers are shaping this industry growth. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HTF MI recently …

Coal Trader’s Handbook: The Definitive Resource for Coal Market Professionals

Sceats Coal Report Ltd. is proud to announce the launch of CoalTradersHandbook.Com a comprehensive free online resource! LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Operating in the Asia-Pacific coal market and supported by …

WeDriveU CEO Erick Van Wagenen Selected as Vice Chair of North American Transit Alliance Board of Directors

Supporting NATA in advocating for the benefits of private contracting in public transit SAN FRANCISCO, CA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WeDriveU, a leader in transportation solutions for communities, campuses and workplaces, …

Why DSA Ecommerce is the Go-To Partner for Sellers Looking to Expand on Amazon and Walmart

DSA Ecommerce offers services, advanced automation tools, and strategic insights, making it the ideal partner for businesses to expand on Amazon and Walmart. NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an increasingly …

ISSIP Announces 2025 Excellence in Service Innovation Awards for Impact to Business, Society and to Innovation

Eight Additional Innovation Teams Earn Distinguished Service Recognition SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Society of Service Innovation Professionals (ISSIP), the non-profit advancing service …

AmeriFreight Reveals Nationwide Military Car Shipping Service and Dedicated Information Page

Enhanced Service and Online Resources Aim to Support Active-Duty Members, Veterans, and Their Families with Stress-Free Vehicle Transport Nationwide TYRONE, GA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AmeriFreight Auto Transport, a …

Leveraging Social Media for eCommerce Success: DSAeCommerce’s Approach to Social Selling

DSAeCommerce reveals how social media platforms can amplify sales, using tailored social selling strategies to enhance visibility and engagement of online store NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s …

New Castle School of Trades to host area’s largest Career Fair

New Castle School of Trades will host one of the region's largest annual Career Fairs on Thursday, April 3rd, from 10 am to 3 pm. YOUNGSTOWN, OH, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Castle School of Trades (NCST), the …

GOGL – Changes to the Board composition

Golden Ocean Group Limited (Nasdaq: GOGL & OSE: GOGL) (“GOGL” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Carl Erik Steen and Mr. James Ayers as Directors of the Company. Carl Erik Steen has extensive experience from shipping and …

Xos, Inc. Reports Record-Breaking 2024 with Growing Unit Deliveries and Highest-Ever Gross Profit

Achieved $3.3 million of net cash provided by operating activities, and our first quarter of positive Free Cash Flow of $3.3 million Achieved positive gross margins of approximately 7% and approximately 18% non-GAAP gross margins, for the full year 2024 …

Diana Shipping Inc. Celebrates Its 20th Listing Anniversary

ATHENS, Greece, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 in …

Icon Energy Corp. Provides Update on Corporate Matters and Announces Reverse Stock Split to Maintain NASDAQ Listing

ATHENS, Greece, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Icon Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: ICON) (the “Company” or “Icon”), an international shipping company that provides worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes via its fleet of oceangoing …

Pyxis Tankers Announces Filing of Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2024

Maroussi, Greece – March 28, 2025 – Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ Cap Mkts: PXS), an international shipping company, announced today that its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 has been filed with the Securities and Exchange …

Toppoint Holdings Inc. Announces the Appointment of Jimmy M. Wong to its Board of Directors

North Wales, PA, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toppoint Holdings Inc. (“Toppoint Holdings” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Mr. Jimmy M. Wong to its Board of Directors, effective March 25, 2025, replacing Mr. Dingding He, who …

Morgenrot Launches MORGENROT® TailorNode, a Virtualized Orchestration Platform for AI Data Centers, Worldwide

Realizing a New Standard for AI Data Center Services TOKYO, JAPAN, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Morgenrot Inc., a company providing infrastructure solutions for computing power in the generative AI / HPC era, is launching its …

DSAeCommerce’s Risk-Free Marketplace Solutions: A Game-Changer for New Entrepreneurs

DSAeCommerce offers innovative, risk-free marketplace solutions that empower new entrepreneurs to launch and scale successful online businesses NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the ever-evolving world of …

Logiwa and Pipe17 Partner to Transform the 3PL Landscape

New Accelerator Gives 3PLs Competitive Edge with Omnichannel Customers SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pipe17, a leading provider of AI-native Order Operations solutions to brands, retailers, 3PLs and wholesalers …

DIZPOT Commits to Mitigate Tariff Costs, Protecting Customers from Price Increases

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DIZPOT, a leading packaging, branding, and logistics company for highly regulated industries with expertise in cannabis, has pledged to mitigate the financial impact of new …

Intercont (Cayman) Limited Announces Pricing of Its Initial Public Offering

HONG KONG, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intercont (Cayman) Limited (“Intercont” or the “Company”), a global shipping enterprise with plans for seaborne pulping operations, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of …

CMB.TECH announces final year results

CMB.TECH ANNOUNCES FINAL YEAR RESULTS TRANSFORMATIONAL YEAR AND STRONG EARNINGS ANTWERP, Belgium, 27 March 2025 – CMB.TECH NV (“CMBT”, “CMB.TECH” or “the Company”) (NYSE: CMBT & Euronext: CMBT) reported its final financial results today for the full …

Sonoco Named One of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies

HARTSVILLE, S.C., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has been named one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies, ranking 11th in the Transport, Logistics and …