Africa – Page 27
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Japan invests in Mombasa
The Japanese government has pledged $225m towards the development of the port of Mombasa. It said that it had been impressed by Kenya''s economic growth and development.
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Mombasa heads off delay surcharge
Shipping lines have agreed to grant Mombasa port two months to bring down congestion levels or face the imposition of a monthly vessel delay surcharge. This will raise $17.9m, consisting of $200 levied per teu, as a means of recouping losses brought about by significant delays.
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Nigerian dockworkers take on Maersk
Dockworkers belonging to the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria have commenced industrial action in protest over claimed anti-labour practices implemented by private-sector terminal operators.
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Richard's Bay to overtake Durban?
The planned expansion of the South African port of Richards Bay could mean that new facilities there for general cargo would be better than those available at Durban. Richards Bay has space available for expansion, whereas Durban is faced with serious space constraints. Authorities are therefore considering construction of a ...
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Portek takes over in Gabon
Portek International has been awarded a 25-year concession to manage the ports of Owendo and Gentil in Gabon. It will do this via its Gabon Port Management subsidiary, which will have a capital of $4m. Investment of $2m has been promised.
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Congo teams up with Northport
The government of Congo has asked Port Klang stevedore Northport to provide assistance and technical know-how in the development of the new port of Mandingo Kayes, located 40 km from the port of Point-Noire.
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NewsDP World up Senegal investment
DP World is to invest ¢ 500m ($710.7m) in port facilities in Senegal, which is 25% more than originally agreed with the government.
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NewsKPA under threat of vessel delay surcharge
To head off the threat of shipping lines imposing a $200 Vessel Delay Surcharge on each teu handled at the Port of Mombasa, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has introduced emergency de-congestion initiatives.
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Walvis Bay wants regional hub status
The Namibian port of Walvis Bay believes it can capture 5% of neighbouring South Africa's maritime export traffic in the next few years, because its ports offer faster transit times and suffer from less congestion.
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Privatisation positive for Nigerian port
The privatisation of Nigeria''s container terminals, which took place 12 months ago, has reduced the turnaround time for vessels.
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Longer opening hours boost Mombasa cargo
Cargo volumes handled by the port of Mombasa have increased following the decision to extend the opening hours for gate services.
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NPA already overspent on budget
The Western Ports division of the Nigerian Port Authority reports that it had overspent its entire budget for 2007 by the beginning of August.
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APM Terminals reduces boxes sent to bonded terminals
APM Terminals in Apapa Port in Nigeria has been accused of reducing the number of containers forwarded to bonded terminal operators in the area. This has resulted in many of them going out of business or being forced to lay off workers.
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WALVIS BAY WORK
Namibia Ports Authority is to invest $145m on improving its container terminal at the port of Walvis Bay. Work will include deepening the draught to 16m.
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MOMBASA CHARGES PLEA
Business leaders in Rwanda have asked Kenya Ports Authority to reduce charges at the port of Mombasa. These push up the cost of transporting goods to the Great Lakes region by as much as 30%, it is claimed.
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MAPUTO SCANNING 'SCAM'
Business leaders in Mozambique have asked the government to either scrap or reduce charges levied at the port of Maputo for the scanning of containers. The scanner is operated by a private company, Kudumba, which is being accused of using it simply to make money.
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DURBAN EXPANSION AWARD
Transnet has awarded a € 182m ($248.7m) contract to Group Five to expand Durban Harbour.
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CLEARANCE REMAINS ONEROUS AT ONNE
Importers and exporters in Nigeria have complained that the ports privatisation process has failed to speed up cargo clearing. In fact, this appears to have collapsed entirely at the port of Onne, where government appointed agents show little interest in improving customs clearance processes. Even the deployment of a state-of-the-art ...
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Ngqura looks to private sector
Private sector companies look set to be asked to participate in the development of two new container terminals at the South African port of Ngqura costing € 809m ($1.1bn).
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NewsTransas secures Mombasa VTS contract
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has commissioned Transas Marine UK for the supply, installation and commissioning of a vessel traffic management system (VTS) at its Port of Mombasa. Scheduled to be officially handed to KPA in February 2008, the main operator control room will be located inside the Port of Mombasa’ ...
