PORTS, TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS SECTOR NEWS ROUND-UP, 6/2021 (22 MARCH – 2 APRIL 2021)

In light of the rapid pace of infrastructure and transport developments across Africa, our Ports, Transport and Logistics (PTL) Sector Group is pleased to present Bowmans’ latest PTL news round-up. Our regular round-ups bring you a selection of pan-African PTL-related stories and keep you up to date regarding developments in the space across Africa.

We draw on a network of multi-disciplinary experts across Africa in fields as diverse as project finance, construction and environmental law, to keep you in the know about developments and thought leadership in the PTL space.

The articles to which we refer readers are, unless stated otherwise, neither written nor edited by ourselves and appear in their original form. Bowmans does not necessarily agree with opinions expressed in those articles. This edition includes news headlines and links to articles from a variety of sources.

Bowmans comment…

Two stories have dominated the headlines in the last three weeks, the “Ever Given” aground in the Suez Canal and the ongoing situation at Palma, Mozambique. While very different in nature, both highlight the important role that ports, shipping and logistics supply chains play in the global economy. In light of the widespread coverage provided by the general media, we have not included any links to these stories in this news roundup.

For a selection of PTL news stories from Nigeria and South Africa...

• Commencement of the Marine Spatial Planning Act, 2018 (South Africa)
  A proclamation notice announcing the commencement of the Marine Spatial Planning Act, 2018 was published in Government Gazette No 44383 on 1 April 2021. A copy of the proclamation is available from the South African Government website here. A copy of the Act is available from the South African Government website here.
• Government looks to rail sector to grow economy – Gordhan (South Africa)
  Read the full article from Southern Africa’s Freight News by FTW 1 April 2021.
• Transnet eTender portal goes live (South Africa)
  Read the press release from Transnet on 31 March 2021.
• Durban Port Bulletin News (South Africa)
  Read the full article from Africa Ports on 28 March 2021.
• Two new Konecranes for Tin Can Island terminal (Nigeria)
  Read the full article from Africa Ports on 28 March 2021.
• Transnet Port Terminals gearing up for successful citrus season (South Africa)
  Read the full article from Creamer Media’s Engineering News on 26 March 2021.
• Nigeria Minister pushes timeous project completion (Nigeria)
  Read the full article from Creamer Media’s Engineering News on 26 March 2021.
• Capacitate SARS, create green lanes for cargo at border posts – SAAFF (South Africa)
  Read the full article from Creamer Media’s Engineering News on 24 March 2021.
• Private sector puts shoulder on the wheel to redevelop South Africa’s fleet of cargo vessels: Vuka Marine (South Africa)
  Read the full article from SAMSA on 24 March 2021.
• Stormy weather continues to lash Table Bay – port manager (South Africa)
  Read the full article from Southern Africa’s Freight News by FTW on 23 March 2021.
• South Africa looks to Karpowerships for energy relief (South Africa)
  Read the full article from Africa Ports on 22 March 2021.

For a selection of news stories about the AfCFTA...

• Partnership signed to stimulate post-Covid recovery in Africa
  Read the full article from Southern Africa’s Freight News by FTW on 31 March 2021.
• AfCFTA delays addressed by deadlines – DTIC exec
  Read the full article from Southern Africa’s Freight News by FTW on 26 March 2021.
• AfCFTA – an opportunity for Africa to improve cross-border operations
  Read the full article from Southern Africa’s Freight News by FTW on 26 March 2021.

Definition of ‘locally produced’ in focus as AfCFTA challenges debated
Read the full article from Southern Africa’s Freight News by FTW on 23 March 2021.