2016
Basic principals In November 2014, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted mandatory amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter VI, Part A, Regulation 2 – Cargo information. The SOLAS convention is applicable global law. The SOLAS amendments become effective on 1 July 2016 for packed containers received for […]
Bizcommunity When it comes to intra-regional trade, the African continent is lagging seriously behind its North American and European counterparts. In North America, intra-regional trade accounts for 40% of all foreign business. In Europe, the figure is 60%. In Africa, it’s around 12%. Despite calls from governments, the private sector and trade organisations to stimulate […]
At our last estimate there were over 500 clearing and forwarding agents in South Africa. The upside of this is a healthy competitive market, giving decision makers like you significantly more options and competitive rates. The downside is, within this sea of sameness, how can you be sure you are selecting a partner you can […]
The winners of the annual Steel Awards, which was simultaneously held in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, have been announced. Bizcommunity The awards recognises the excellence in the use of structural steel, where 81 projects were entered this year. Convener of the awards, the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction’s (SAISC) Spencer Erling, said that […]