Tag: South Africa

South Africa’s operator Transnet declared a force majeure at Richards Bay Bulk Terminal, following a recent fire that broke out at the port.

Masters and crews are urged to stay vigilant and implement proper security procedures to prevent unlawful access to their vessel while in South African ports.

Transnet managed to get operations back up after being hit by a cyber attack last week.

Transnet declared force majeure at the country’s key container terminals after the recent cyber attack. The measure regards the Durban, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town ports.

After being hit by a cyber attack, Transnet has identified and isolated the source of the disruption on its IT systems.

A cyber attack has affected container operations at the South African port of Cape Town.

Amid violent political unrest in South Africa, port operators have declared force majeure for the port of Durban, while Richards Bay has resumed operations at reduced capacity, the Gard Club informed. 

Violent unrest in the cities of Durban and Richards Bay and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, is leading to delays in port operations.

Following the increase in the amount of COVID-19 cases in South Africa, all crew aboard vessels coming into Durban Port are tested before entering the harbour.

South Africa's location, economic development and vast renewable energy sources make it well suited to act as a zero-carbon fuels hub for shipping, a new study found.