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The Freight Community’s Weekly Newspaper for Import / Export decision makers – on subscriptionFRIDAY 13 March 2009 NO. 1853

FREIGHT & TRADING WEEKLY

BY Alan Peat

The unions have rejected the road transport employers’ final wage offer, and a national truck drivers’ strike is now very much on the cards.

According to Magretia Brown, labour relations manager at the Road Freight Association (RFA), March 4 saw a meeting between the

Road Freight Employers’ Association (RFEA) and the industry’s four main unions – the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu), the Motor Transport Workers Union (MTWU), the Transport and Allied Workers Union of SA (Tawusa) and the Transport and Allied Workers Union (Tawu).

“We had little success,” she

told FTW. “The unions rejected our final offer of 11% on the minimum wages and 11% across-the-board (ATB).”

The employers’ body then reverted to its previous position of 10.5%.

“However,” said Brown, “the unions are still set on an ATB of 15% and a total increase in the minima of 37%, as well as a host of other issues

– like higher allowances and introduction of new allowances.

“At this stage we are of the opinion that the possibility of a strike has increased substantially.”

But, apart from media mumblings from Satawu that March 15 would be the down-tools date, the RFEA has not yet received any official confirmation of their intention

to strike – nor any date.Therefore, Brown told

FTW, the employer body has recommended that members initiate contingency plans for possible future industrial action.

“We will keep members informed of the situation and will in due course assist members with regard to strike guidelines,” she added.

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The Gautrain will not solve the congestion problems in Gauteng, but it will go a long way towards alleviating the pressure on our roads.

This is according to Dr Barbara Jensen, marketing and communications director for Gautrain, the multi-billion rand high-speed train project currently under construction in the province.

Speaking at the monthly Transport Forum in Woodmead, Johannesburg last week, Dr Jensen said it was estimated that Gautrain would take 20% of existing traffic off the highway

corridor, which includes the Old Krugersdorp highway, the N12 to the Airport and the N1 between Johannesburg and Pretoria.

“Our estimation is that we will see 20% of the existing 300 000 cars on the roads transfer to rail. While this will not solve congestion, it will go a long way to alleviating it.”

Dr Jensen said one project alone could not be expected to solve the problem of congestion in the province. “Gauteng has the roads but because of congestion we have a mobility problem. A variety of programmes and projects would need to be implemented to solve the entire problem.” Dr Barbara Jensen … set to start operating in June 2010.

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WINDHOEK – Gerson Adlk Bisey Uirab, 42, has been appointed CEO of the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport). Namibia’s Cabinet, the appointing

authority for the country’s state-owned enterprises, chose Uirab from a shortlist of candidates to replace Sebulon Kankondi, who resigned last year.

Uirab, a Namibian national, was plucked from

the Somaliland Telecoms Group, where he ran the human resources division. He had earlier worked for the Bank of Namibia, the Legal Assistance Centre and Mobile Telecommunications (MTC).

Uirab will head a five-year

expansion plan for the ports of Walvis Bay and Luderitz, which are managed by Namport, and will spearhead Namport’s goal of turning Namibia’s ports into the west coast seafaring hub for southern Africa.

By Liesl Venter

Skills shortages remain a critical issue in South Africa, according to the 2009 Supplychainforesight survey

Launched in Johannesburg recently by Barloworld Logistics, which commissioned the research by Frost & Sullivan, the study found that many projects and sectors in the country were hampered by acute skills shortages.

But, said Johan Dekker, divisional director: consulting and software, more and more companies, spurred on by the need to focus on their core business in the context of the economic downturn, were turning to more sophisticated outsource partnerships to help them add valuable skills to their operations.

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This follows a year of development of the unit standards for the qualifications Forwarding and Customs Clearing Level 3 and 4.

According to Tony D’Almeida of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff), this is an important development for the country.

“It offers much opportunity to the industry – especially companies with an international mobility. South Africa’s national diploma is now congruent with the Fiata curriculum.”

He said the unit standards for the two qualifications were benchmarked against the Fiata diploma.

“Once you have completed these two qualifications, you can then come to Saaff who will evaluate you further through an assessment and dissertation, and if successful you are awarded the Fiata diploma.”

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Customs Clearing Level 3 and 4 were benchmarked with the Fiata diploma, they were registered at the end of last year and were now in place.

“We are encouraging our industry trainers to use these unit standards to develop training material, assessment and learner guides so that when they teach they do so against this international benchmark,” said D’Almeida. “Holders of the Fiata diploma in freight forwarding are recognised as professionals throughout the world. With these developments the industry is offering serious opportunity for employees to enhance their career paths.”

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Marimed celebrates 25-year milestoneBy Joy Orlek

For specialist operator Marimed, which this week celebrates its 25th anniversary on the SA route, it’s been a quarter of a decade of ups and downs, moving 1m tons of cargo in the good years and half of that when commodities slump.

“Our activity is a consequence of the world economy,” says managing director Mike Katz.

“We generally do 30-40 ships per annum, all chartered between ourselves and MUR with whom we have a joint venture agreement.

“We achieved 1m tons three years ago. This declined to 800 000t in 2007 and was down to 500 000t last year.

“We’ve tended to average 700 000t over the years and will have to see how it develops this year.”

The line currently operates one or two vessels a month to the Mediterranean and one a month to West Africa, and that’s the likely service pattern for the year ahead.

While Marimed initially operated smaller vessels of around 17 000t more frequently, it now tends to operate larger vessels – in 2008 it deployed a 50 000 tonner – which translates into lower

freight rates. “When the market is strong smaller vessels become cheaper, and vice versa when the market is poor. At the moment bigger ships are cheaper and that will inform our decisions.”

Commenting on the current economic crunch, Katz believes it was inevitable.

“In 2008 rates sky-rocketed in

every area including shipping – they reached ridiculous heights and something was bound to snap. Once the banking systems start working again, commodities will improve and shipping will follow.”

While the demand for granite has dropped slightly, steel to West Africa is picking up, according to

Marimed’s Suzette Menge. “But we don’t expect to

see anything dramatic this year compared to last.”

For Marimed, along with the rest of the industry, the challenge will be to balance the demands of the market in uncertain times.

“Rates have dropped significantly – by 50% in some

cases – compared to August last year but in recent months there has already been an increase,” says Katz.

“We believe there will be a continued slow increase – and while the charter market dropped by 80-85% last year, that has also recovered slightly.”

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TPT engages with stakeholders in drive for efficiencyBy Joy Orlek

Against the background of the global recession, now more than ever South African shippers cannot afford the cost burden of an inefficient supply chain.

It’s a fact of which Transnet Port Terminals CEO Tau Morwe is patently aware as the transport utility counts the costs of the crisis in dwindling import and export volumes.

Morwe has made it clear that stakeholder engagement will be critical if it is to weather the stormy seas of the recessive climate ahead.

“We recently met with the leadership of Anglo American and have been doing the same with other relevant stakeholders like the shipping lines, Toyota, Daimler Chrysler and the like,” Morwe told FTW.

The organisation has

recently completed its turnaround strategy. “The next five years will be characterised by a programme of growth – and that will be underpinned by improved efficiencies through integration between port and rail, optimisation of our capital expenditure plan and the deployment of skilled staff who operate in a safe environment,” said Morwe.

“We have for some time lagged behind in terms of adequate infrastructure.

“Five to six years ago we had a $100 congestion surcharge on containers moving through Durban, which was a huge a burden on the economy.

“Through the corridor strategy we have improved our product both in terms of the port and rail systems to ensure that we offer a competitive service.”

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spokes concept. “World Bank studies demonstrate the cost-efficiencies of hubbing.

“If you look at the rest of the world, there are currently 25 hub ports around the world, mainly in South East Asia. Africa is the only region that doesn’t have a hub port.”

Its introduction in South Africa would give cargo carriers some competitive capability in terms of reducing costs – but it would also boost the country’s seafaring status.

“With the introduction of a hub we would also need connectivity.

“For international players it would mean they would have access to world class terminal services and a reduced stay in the port which translates into greater efficiencies. In terms of the supply chain it would reduce costs,” he said.

The key challenge now revolves around people, in

Morwe’s view. “We have invested in infrastructure and equipment. We now have to ensure that people are up to date in terms of improving skills.

“We must focus on planning in the ports and the key challenge is to ensure that government and ourselves are on the same page.”

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“Even with our current account deficit dropping to 3% of GDP, South Africa is substantially better off than other previously stable economies,” he said.

However, South African financial restrictions continue to hamper the growth of organisations, in his view. “South African banks seem unwilling to lend money to good risk prospects. This, in conjunction with a 30% increase in liquidations in the past six months and the difficulty in collecting money from debtors, is resulting in a cash flow crisis for many organisations.”

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By Joy Orlek

In the current economic environment there are few companies that have grown from one staff member to 61 in the space of a few months – but for DAL Agency that’s the reality.

Following the dissolution of the 11-year-old SAFDAL partnership with Safmarine at the end of October last year, DAL has been hard at work setting up its own European and southern African agency organisations to market space on the SA–Europe Container Service in which it is a vessel sharing member together with Safmarine, Maersk and MOL.

It’s a process that is now complete and at full strength.

With Johannesburg-based managing director Ron Frick at the helm, the Johannesburg office is headed up by Roger Philip who brings to the position 20 years of experience initially with Freightmarine and more recently with Safmarine.

In Cape Town, due to the high concentration of reefer cargo, Neil Carrick was

appointed to head up the branch. Previously the shipping manager at Capespan, his knowledge of the fruit industry was seen as a valuable asset for the team.

In Port Elizabeth Willie Basson is branch manager, having notched up 30 years of industry experience, while in Durban the branch manager, Malte Kersten, fills a dual role as general manager responsible for national, operations and service delivery.

In East London, where volumes don’t justify an own office, King & Sons is the agent.

“Appointing an experienced team has helped us to hit the ground running,” says Frick.

Agency agreements have also been set up in neighbouring states with Sharaf Shipping representing the company in Mozambique and Malawi.

“We believe their intermodal capabilities into Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia – with their associate company Transcom operating their own fleet of trucks – gives us the edge.”

King & Sons also represents the company in Namibia, Cargo Express in Swaziland

and Grindrod Intermodal in Botswana and Pretoria.

“The challenge from July to September was to get a full team of experienced people on board,” says Frick.

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service levels, accuracy of documentation, which translates into faster response times, and the availability of a staff member on call to fix a problem if ever there’s a need.”

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“In a situation where vessels are not full you have the ability to book over your allocation – if a partner on the vessel is not meeting their capacity you can buy their slots from them which provides room for growth.”

By Ed Richardson

Far-reaching changes to the world shipping trade have been called for to combat global warming.

A United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) meeting in Geneva recently was told that carbon dioxide emissions by the world shipping industry could triple by 2050 if no steps were taken.

The Unctad "Maritime transport and the climate change

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At present over 80% of world trade is carried in seaborne vessels, and their engines now contribute between 1.6% and 4.1% of global carbon dioxide emissions.

Refinements of hull and vessel design, engines, propulsion systems, and operational measures, such as using optimal vessel speed for the

world's freight carriers, could significantly reduce emissions, according to marine engineers and economists.

Dealing with climate change is a priority that should not be undermined by other concerns, including the current global economic and financial crisis, participants in the February meeting said.

"It is difficult to overstate the threat posed by climate change," Unctad Acting Deputy Secretary-

General Lakshmi Puri said in an opening address.

Among suggestions made at the meeting were that further studies be conducted on the relationships between maritime transport and climate change – including the impact of rising sea levels and more severe storms on transport infrastructure, including ports and coastline transport corridors.

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from advances in energy use; sharing current knowledge and technology, and new knowledge and technology as they become available.

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Car carriers keep calling – despite slowdown

The automotive industry has been hard hit by the global economic slowdown – and it’s a double whammy, affecting both imports and exports. FTW takes a closer look

By By Ed Richardson

Lower vehicle exports and imports have not yet translated into fewer calls on South Africa by car carriers.

According to the Transnet National Ports Authority statistics for January 2009, 29 vehicle carriers called on Durban in January this year – up from 24 in the same month last year.

The trend is different down the coast – for East London, the figures are seven for 2009, compared to 9 in 2008, and Port Elizabeth also saw seven car carriers in January this year, compared to 10 in 2008.

Overall, there were 44 calls by car carriers in January this year – one better than the 43 in 2008.

More telling are the import figures for Port Elizabeth (28 374 tons in 2009 compared to 62 470 tons in 2008). A large percentage of Port Elizabeth

imports are components for the auto industry.

For Durban, the figures are 1 602 408 tons this year compared to 2 842 196 tons in 2008.

Durban serves both Toyota South Africa and the Gauteng industry.

East London saw a massive drop from 116 862 tons to 51 463 this year.

Gross tonnage of exports through Durban went from 595 158 tons to 432 922 tons; in East London from 26 711 to 10 187 tons; and Port Elizabeth 358 266 to 86 978.

There is no break-down of the automotive component, but demand has been affected by the falling car sales elsewhere in the world National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) executive director Roger Pitot is calling for what is effectively a R10-billion loan to the components industry. A recent caller ... 29 vehicle carriers called in January this year, up from 24 in 2008.

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By Ed Richardson

High logistics costs and duties give local auto component suppliers the edge over imports, according to Nissan SA senior general manager of purchasing, Dave Cameron.

Speaking at a media round table recently, Cameron said: “In financial year 2007, we spent a total of approximately R2.2-billion, of which R1-billion was on parts, the same amount on services, support and capital, and R200 million on materials.”

About 40% of the spend was allocated to its 120 local suppliers around the country.

“If we are able to increase the local content to an average 60%, then we are effectively upping our allocation for local business by R500 million,” he said.

For the freight industry, this

would represent a swing away from international shipping to local transport. With supplier parks being set up alongside plants like Volkswagen in Uitenhage, there are further savings on logistics – at the cost of service providers.

Imports of high-value

components are, however, likely to continue.

Full localisation, although both “feasible and preferable,” is currently “unlikely, given the cost-effectiveness of importing, rather than manufacturing locally, large volumes of engines and transmissions”.

In terms of quality, cost and delivery (QCD) Cameron says that South African suppliers have demonstrated their capability. The challenge for suppliers is to remain globally competitive, referring to the threat from low cost countries (LCCs) like Indonesia, Taiwan and Thailand.

“If we can compare favourably to a factory gate price in Thailand, Indonesia or Japan then we know we can proceed with the sourcing of parts from a locally based supplier.

“It’s not a question of hoping to survive, but of putting appropriate plans in place to ensure immediate survival as well as a state of readiness as and when the turnaround happens,” says Cameron, currently on a three-year secondment from Nissan Europe.

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German car makers share logistics costsBy Ed Richardson

Germany’s two prestige brands – Mercedes and BMW – are reported to be sharing resources such as logistics in order to cut costs.

It is part of an increasing trend in the auto industry to share “beneath the skin” components and support infrastructure, such as logistics and hidden components.

Meanwhile a “new cars for old” government incentive is keeping the medium vehicle sector and its suppliers busy.

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“The turnaround time is achieved by Maputo Car Terminal performing the Customs clearing function in conjunction with the OEM/ importer providing documentation as per the system requirements,” said Alison Briggs, Group PR and marketing manager for Grindrod.

Phase One has been completed, with 1455 parking spaces currently available. By phase three, as the high-security paved area expands to cover what is

presently weedy rail sidings, 7500 cars will be accommodated, with 250 000 cars per annum potentially moving into and quickly out of the facility. At that time the terminal will be manned by a staff complement of about 200, all Mozambican nationals.

“We have a 35-year concession from the port authority. We started construction in 2007 after clients had come to us pleading for an additional car terminal, but also at a time when many voices said it couldn’t be done,” said Pieter Venter, Grindrod’s general manager for the terminal.

An administration building – its newness stands out amid the older structures of the port, though perhaps not for long as neighbouring terminal buildings are slated for replacement – overlooks an inspection facility where banks of fluorescent lights reveal any shipping damage

vehicles might have incurred. “We have various clients

at present, from individuals to big clients like importers into Mozambique, neighbouring African countries and car manufacturers in South Africa. Three shipping lines come here

at the moment and a potential three more are on the cards,” said Venter.

One vessel per month comes from Höegh Autoliners. The shipping firm’s 5500-vehicle capacity Höegh Treasure recently made its inauguration voyage to

the terminal, which will be able to handle the entirety of the ship’s capacity by the conclusion of Phase 2 later this year.

Two European automakers met the ship with an interest in using Maputo port to bring in their vehicles destined for SA.

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Safety remains a major concern in the transportation of vehicles in and around South Africa, says Hassan Docrat, owner of Noble Shipping.

The company, based in Durban to take advantage of the port, has for the past three years been making a name for itself as a reliable automotive distributor not only in South Africa but to several southern

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“Safety remains an issue – and only in South Africa. Once you cross the border the threat basically disappears. The threat of being hijacked or having your cargo stolen is very real for our drivers. And these criminals are not afraid to use violence which has led to people dying.”

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This, says Docrat, sees drivers taking turns at the wheel while the other one rests making long pit stops unnecessary.

“Many people can’t believe we still do business in Zimbabwe, but the reality is that our drivers are safer there than in South Africa. And this is where the cargo is in danger when it is at its most vulnerable.”

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As the worldwide economic downturn continues to affect the automotive industry negatively, many companies are turning to other industries to make up for losses incurred.

According to Fred Albrecht, managing director of APC Storage, the automotive industry remains important,

but as the industry continues to retrench and cut costs, it is essential for businesses such as his to pick up the slack elsewhere.

“Only about 7% of our business is with the automotive industry, accounting for about R20 million a year. Having said that, it is an important and necessary part of our

business and we are being affected heavily by the financial crisis.”

He said expectations were that at least three quarters of the automotive business would be lost this year. “At the beginning of 2008 we identified the automotive industry as one area we were failing in and ramped up much of our business to service them

more efficiently.”This included upgrading

infrastructure and led to the purchasing of a vertical carousel machine. “This high-density storage system picks up small parts much more effectively and is really intended for use in the automotive industry. Then the economic crisis hit and it was much worse than expected.

We have now deployed this machine and the other infrastructure we had put in place to other industries.”

Albrecht said the slump in the automotive industry was not necessarily all negative. “We are confident that the business will pick up again and when that happens most of this infrastructure will have been tried and tested.”

“Although the requirement for effective IT systems is not restricted to agents servicing the automotive industry, our work within this environment emphasises those areas where particular benefit may accrue to forwarding and clearing operators,” says Jonathan Sims of Core Freight Systems.

‘The CoreXchange functionality seamlessly facilitates the movement of electronic data into the primary CoreFreight application, where it is moved by operators through a logical, easy-to-use process for the production of the bill of entry. VOCs and exbonds, as required, are integral to the process flow making for further fast and efficient completion of a shipment. Comprehensive invoicing

and file balancing modules ensure that the profitability of each shipment is available for management review when required,” says Sims.

Advanced reporting functionality allows agents’ staff to communicate with the importer or exporter at each stage of the transaction, whether it is simply providing an automated status update or supplying a sophisticated costing output, he explains.

“Growing awareness of the need to optimise each element in the supply chain provides the opportunity for South African agents to leverage their investment in IT systems.

“We strive to take advantage of modern technology and the flexible design inherent in the Core Freight applications to

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There is no denying the importance of technology in ensuring an efficient and fast service when it comes to the import of vehicles into the country.

Customs clearing large numbers of vehicles that could take up to four days if done manually, can easily be done within 20 minutes using the correct programme and software, says J-L Koekemoer, assistant architecture of Shipshape Software.

“Some two years ago we developed and implemented a robust Microsoft excel interface for our clients that captures the customs clearance and release data at least twenty times faster than in the past. Since we launched this product business has continued to grow as more people realise the value of the programme.”

Especially handy when large consignments of vehicles are brought into the country the programme, provided the supplier has supplied electronic information, ensures a service that is not only more efficient but trustworthy.

“The margin for error is much smaller as it calculates all the various amounts for you. The excel interface allows for the information of the supplier to be aligned on the document at the click of a button. What would take three days, now takes 20 minutes,” says Koekemoer.

Customs requires each vehicle to be individually cleared, which means a bill of entry can easily see more than a 1000 cars, each being an individual line item for which VAT has to be calculated, vehicle identification numbers provided as well as duties paid.

“To manually calculate each item is painstakingly laborious and unnecessary in our age of technology.”

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There’s a change of emphasis on the European trade which is moving from southbound- to northbound dominant, says Deutsche Afrika Linien managing director Ron Frick.

“We see the fall-out from the car industry affecting manufacturers and sub-suppliers of components.

“We’re already starting to hear of sub-suppliers shutting down and although the percentage decrease so far has been in the region of 5-10%, we haven’t seen the worst of it yet.

“Some manufacturers closed down for Christmas holidays and some like Volkswagen are retooling for the new Polo, so we really don’t know what the consequential effects will be. But clearly new cars are not being sold and a lot of local manufacturers who are manufacturing for export to the US are not getting the orders.”

Movement of dry cargo to Europe has however not been as badly affected as the Far East, which was heavily dependent on minerals, ferro-chromes and chrome sand – and that sector has virtually dried up overnight.

Since the Europe market has traditionally grown no more than 1-2% per annum, the downturn is also likely to be less significant than the likes of the Far East – although the automotive industry could still have a major dramatic effect.

“From a DAL perspective, as a family-owned organisation it’s always been more conservative in its investment policies and therefore is less likely to be as severely affected by the global downturn,” said Frick.

A recent new development has seen the appointment of Hartmut Luhr as managing director.

Previously with Hapag Lloyd, he brings a wealth of industry experience to the position.

By Liesl Venter

When it comes to the movement of motor spares nationally and internationally, there’s no question that airfreight is the quickest and most efficient option, says Alwyn Rautenbach, managing director of Airlink Cargo International.

“There is much opportunity for synergy between airlines and the automotive industry, especially for the speedy movement of parts. Most in the vehicle industry will admit to not wanting to hold onto too much stock. Our ability to move their freight quickly when needed makes this possible.”

Rautenbach says while airlines are not couriers they can move freight daily to almost any destination in the world.

“We have the belly space and the capacity to quickly and efficiently distribute for the automotive industry. When one looks at our flight schedules it is clear to see there are very few destinations especially in South Africa that we do not service. We fly to Nelspruit eight times a day for instance, Phalaborwa, Pietermaritzburg, Kimberley and Upington, places that are long distance routes by road, we do within hours.”

Rautenbach says by using airfreight more frequently, keeping inventories low has become a reality for companies.

“And it is not as costly as many would think. It does add value to a customer as

one can address needs as and when they crop up and ensure an efficient service regardless of where they are.”

According to Rautenbach airfreight has grown steadily in recent years as more people have realised the value. “It did not become popular all of sudden, but rather over time. People have come to understand why airfreight is efficient, and how much value it adds to their business and that it offers much opportunity.”

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Side-stepping the low blow that has floored most of the global automotive industry, Volvo Truck Industries’ MD Glen Owen told FTW that his company “is still going forward”.

“The incoming volumes of completely knocked-down (CKD) vehicle components are still the same for the moment,” he added, “although we live in an environment which is changing daily.”

In the triumvirate of companies that handle the SA supply chain and streamline the delivery of component imports to the truckmaker’s front door on a just in-time (JIT) basis, shipping matters are managed by ship’s agency, Mitchell Cotts Maritime, while the landside road transport leg from port-to-plant is run by SA Inland Logistics (Sail).

The dedicated truck fleet

– specialising in maintaining the Volvo delivery schedule – is still running to budgeted capacity, according to Sail’s MD, Roland Naidoo.

“Our shipping consignments are still as frequent,” he told FTW, “and the volumes for our transport fleet are constant.”

The three companies form an excellent working team, according to Sunny Naidoo, freight manager of Mitchell Cotts.

“The added-value to the service,” he said, “is generated by constant communication and detailed delivery planning.”

The smooth flow of container-loads of truck parts is maintained by daily e-mail throughout the month.

“Our basic function is to move each week’s batch of 12-metre containers loaded with vehicle components directly from the ship’s side at the Port of Durban to the Volvo Truck assembly plant

at Amanzimtoti,” said Naidoo of Sail.

But it’s considerably more complex than just simply trucking containers.

“These are imported on a strictly JIT delivery schedule – and have to arrive at the start of the assembly line exactly on time for Volvo to maintain a constant production flow,” Naidoo added.

The only disruptive element to the scheduled road transport leg of the supply chain, according to Owen, is one of those out-of-control factors.

“Those regular snarl-ups on the Bayhead Road ,” he said, “are now predictably frequent on the ONLY road access to the port container terminal area in Durban.”

But the constant communication between the three companies helps to overcome such niggling breakdowns in the delivery chain.

By Ed Richardson

Government and the auto industry are working together on a bail-out plan as both the local and export markets crash.

The Minister of Trade and Industry met with the presidents of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) and the National Association of

Automobile and Allied Component Manufacturers (Naacam) on February 24.

A statement issued after the meeting says “a number of matters requiring urgent attention were identified and, to this end, a Dti – Naamsa – Naacam Task Group was established to finalise specific proposals with regard to possible support measures for the industry.”

While exports helped

carry the local industry in 2008, they started falling this year – and the situation is expected to get worse.

According to Naamsa, exports of South African-produced motor vehicles during January 2009 at 10 713 vehicles was 835 units – or 7.2% – less than the 11 548 vehicles exported during January 2008.

“Looking at the international environment,

the sharp slow-down in South Africa’s major export markets (Eurozone, Japan and the United States) would inevitably translate into significant declines in the number of vehicles exported by the industry during calendar 2009.

“At this stage, manufacturers’ projections suggested that overall industry export sales could decline by as much as 35%

from last year’s record level of 284 211 vehicles.

“Any improvement in international trading conditions would only occur once the severe global economic and financial crisis dissipated. Given the magnitude and seriousness of the global economic crisis, it was anticipated that any recovery would only eventuate in 2010 or 2011,” said Naacam.

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By Ed Richardson

With the motor industry around the world in the doldrums, there will be much interest in the launch of the low-cost Tata Nano.

Tata Motors India has taken pole position in the new race to produce the world’s most affordable car, with the launch of the US$2 500 Nano (around R20 000 depending on the exchange rate) in March.

The four-door, 600 cc twin cars are on display at Tata Motors dealerships around India from the first week of April 2009.

Initially, the target market is the millions of Indians who currently own motorcycles.

Since the unveiling of the Nano in January 2008, its web site has recorded over 30 million hits, and over six thousand interest groups and communities have been formed, according to Tata.

By Alan Peat

The impact on the SA motor vehicle industry from the global credit crunch has spiralled down into the road transport and storage sectors of the freight industry, according to Lawrie Bateman, director of MSC Logistics.

“Our company, being a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), offers a full panoply of freight landside operations and storage facilities,” he told FTW.

“Due to this, we are very involved with the automotive industry – as the MSC depots were strategically placed to service this industry at the major focal points of Rosslyn, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth and Durban.”

This has seen MSC Logistics committed to providing all the necessary equipment and transport to serve the stringent time requirements of the auto industry.

“While the local SA vehicle production component is down 36% to date this year,” said Bateman, “another major concern for us is the drop in exports – down 27.5%.

But, given the global auto industry crisis, this is to be expected.

Said Bateman: “The major motor vehicle centres – Europe, the US and Japan – are down 35% in their own internal markets.”

“Traditionally, being part of MSC shipping line in SA,” Bateman told FTW, “when there has been a downturn in

the industry our contingency planning has allowed us to utilise our facilities and equipment for other new and existing business within the group, and the same will apply now.”

A major concern, he added, is MSC Logistics’ established, long-term black economic empowerment (BEE) commitment.

“To promote this,” said Bateman, “we have owner-drivers operating out of our facilities on the basis of one-truck, one-owner.

“The revenues of these owner-drivers have been severely affected by the downturn. While we are doing our utmost to sustain our support for these fledgling businesses, there is only so much that can be done.”

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The serious business slowdown in the SA vehicle industry has filtered down to the freight computer system suppliers, with a slowdown in demand for system development programmes.

“The demand for new motor industry systems has diminished dramatically,” said Arnold Garber, chairman of Compu Clearing, “because production levels in some cases are down by as much as 40%.

“The pressures on us to develop new systems faster has eased off significantly.”

And, according to Garber, some of the forwarding

agencies – which are Compu Clearing’s direct customer base – have been hit proportionately harder than others because of their commitment to the motor industry.

“Things are down in the industry,” he said, “and the freight industry round it is similarly under severe pressure.

“A year ago, it was booming – but, as an industry, it collapsed seemingly overnight.”

Until this collapse, the motor industry and its service providers were completely committed to electronic systems if they wished to successfully survive.

And it’s a complete

dependency, according to Garber.

“When you clear motor cars, for example, you can’t just say you’ve got 2 000 cars coming in, at such-and-such an individual unit value, and therefore the total shipment is valued at so much,” he told FTW.

“In the auto industry, all the single, separate parts on these completely knocked-down (CKD) vehicles need their own individual line items created.

“So those 2 000 vehicles landed in SA need enormous bills of entry – and an electronic system to handle these huge numbers of line items is utterly vital.”

But the pressures on further

streamlining the existing systems have slackened, and will only build up again when the global economies recover from the current credit crisis.

Quizzed as to when this will be, Garber said: “My prediction? I just don’t know – it was so sudden.”

But, at the same time, he added: “If it went down so quickly, it is my opinion that it will recover just as quickly.”

The basic fundamentals in the auto industry haven’t changed, and Garber ventures that in 12-months at the most we will see the upturn coming.

“So,” he said, “I expect Christmas sales in 2010 to be at record levels. But, till then, we’ll still have a problem.”

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Finance minister Trevor Manuel’s 2009 budget has a strong green streak – which has a direct impact on the local freight industry.

His announcement of a six cents a litre increase in the general fuel levy is a permanent hike in the fuel price that will once again make the freight

industry and motorists look for fuel-efficient vehicles.

The levy equates to a 5% increase in the tax on petrol and 5.7% on diesel.

However, as an incentive to fleet owners to convert, the biodiesel fuel tax concession has been raised from 40% to 50% and bioethanol will remain outside the fuel tax net, but

subject to VAT at the standard rate.

Fuel prices were further increased by a 5 cents a litre rise in the Road Accident Fund levy on petrol and diesel.

More pressure on freight operators and the auto industry to go green include greenhouse-reducing “options” such as “the use of emission charges

and tradable permits, tax incentives for cleaner production technologies and reform of the existing vehicle taxes to encourage fuel efficiency,” he said.

In its response, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) said: “The industry noted the Minister’s stated intent

to adjust excise duties on motor vehicles to take account of carbon emissions. The adjustments would take effect from March, 2010 and the proposals would need to be evaluated to determine the impact on specific models as well as corresponding pricing implications.

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Marine underwriters are now able to offer cargo interests a revised set of cargo insurance terms, following January 1 changes to the Lloyds Institute Cargo Clauses (A).

This was a clarification and amendment exercise on the very popular “all risks” section of the clauses which first appeared in January 1982.

“For some time,” said Andrew Robinson, maritime legal specialist at lawyers Deneys Reitz and chairman of the Maritime Law Association (MLA), “the joint cargo committee of the cargo clauses working party has been developing a set of revisions. These are designed to deal with various anomalies and practical issues that had come to light during the lifetime of those clauses.”

There are eight main changes.The first relates to the

“commencement of transit”.Under the 1982 version of the

cargo clauses, the goods were only covered once they had left the warehouse or place of storage and were “in transit”.

“This left something of an insurance black hole,” Robinson told FTW.

“Unless the insured specifically covered loss or damage to the goods occurring during loading or unloading, or could extend the insurance cover of the goods whilst in storage to cover both loading and unloading, these processes were not covered.”

The revised clauses, he added, offer a much more sensible alternative.

“Goods will be covered from the time they are first moved – in the warehouse or at the place of storage – for the purpose of the immediate loading into-or-onto the carrying vehicle or other conveyance for the commencement of transit.”

As for the “storage” clauses, there has also been some confusion over the years over

temporary storage and the effect this has on the termination of cover.

Temporary storage was to be just that, but there were many instances where cargo interests left the goods for extended periods.

But the revised clauses do away with this “cheap storage” option.

“This if the assured – or its employees – elect to use any carrying vehicle or other conveyance or any container for

storage other than in the ordinary course of transit,” said Robinson. “It is important to note that the termination will take place from the date of election, not from the date of the actual storage.”

Among the exclusions of cover in the new clauses are those where

loss, damage or expense is caused by insufficiency or unsuitability of packing or preparation of the goods.

The revised clauses state that the standard of packing must be such that “the goods will withstand the ordinary incidents of the insured transit”.

This effectively restates the

“test” that has been applied since the clauses first appeared in 1982.

Loss will only be excluded where the packing or preparation is carried out by the assured (or employees) or where the packing or preparation took place prior to the attachment of the

insurance. Packing carried out by independent contractors (whether before or after the attachment) will not be excluded.

Insolvency has always been a sensitive issue – and the exclusion of loss, damage or expenses caused by insolvency or financial default of the owners, managers, charterers or operators of a vessel has been refined somewhat.

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The unseaworthiness exclusion has also been revised.

“The test,” said Robinson, “is whether the vessel or craft

was unfit or unseaworthy for the safe carriage of the goods. In order to avoid paying a claim, the underwriter would have to show that the assured was aware of the unseaworthiness or unfitness of the vessel or craft at the time the goods were loaded therein.”

In the case of an unfit container, the underwriter will not be liable if the goods were loaded into it prior to the attachment of the insurance, or where the container is vanned by the assured or its employees who were aware of the unfitness at the time of loading.

“Again,” said Robinson, “an assured who is the purchaser of goods in good faith and/or a binding contract will not be prevented from recovering in the event that it can be shown

that the assured was privy to the unseaworthiness or unfitness of the vessel or craft.”

The strikes, lock-outs and terrorism exclusions under the ′82 cargo clauses has now been dramatically extended.

“Loss, damage or expense caused by an act of any person acting on behalf of, or in connection with, any organisation which carries out activities directed towards the over-throwing or influencing, by force or violence, of any government whether or not legally constituted, will be excluded,” Robinson said. “Similarly, any loss, damage or expense caused by any person acting from a political, ideological or religious motive will also be excluded.

“These very wide definitions will no doubt require those wishing to insure their goods to take out additional insurance to cover acts which fall within these exclusions.”

The clauses on “phantom ships” have also been changed.

The wording of the 1906 English Marine Insurance Act (MIA) read with the ′82 cargo clauses created a situation where losses arising as a result of cargo being loaded on board “phantom ships” were not covered.

“But,” said Robinson, “the revised clauses now state that where the insurance has attached – and without the knowledge of the assured or its employees – the ship then sails for another destination, the insurance will be deemed to have attached at the commencement of transit.”

The last of the major revisions is where the destination is changed by the assured.

“The assured must notify its insurers promptly so that new rates and terms can be agreed,” said Robinson. “If a loss occurs prior to the parties reaching agreement, then the goods will be covered – but only if cover would have been available at a reasonable commercial market rate on reasonable market terms.”

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The 12-odd employees of SA Independent Liner Services, without pay for five months, appear to have had their hopes of some form of financial cushion dashed. A company endowment policy to which

they were beneficiaries has been attached as part of the Sails estate.

Sails founder and twice suspended MD, Ian Wicks, says Sails decided on the Liberty Life policy in view of the propensity of some departing employees to go on a spending

spree, also given that retirement annuities are not redeemable until age 55.

Estimating the three-year-old policy to be worth around R500 000 at present, Wicks says the company matched monthly employee contributions, his own amounting to around

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endowment accrued to the creditors because Sails, rather than the employees, was the owner of the policy. It was not for the benefit of employees but spouses on the employee’s death.”

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World crisis hits AfricaBy Ed Richardson

South Africa’s growing trade links to the rest of the continent are likely to be affected as the global financial crisis starts filtering down to low-income countries.

Sub-Saharan Africa is singled out as being particularly vulnerable in a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) study: "The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Low-Income Countries.”

"After hitting first the advanced economies and then

the emerging economies, a third wave from the global financial crisis is now hitting the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries," said IMF managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the launch of the study.

The IMF forecasts that low-income country growth in 2009 is projected at just over 4% – more than 2% lower than expected a year ago – with risks heavily on the downside.

This means that many of the world's poorest countries will at best see incomes stagnate this year, and possibly even contract.

According to the study, a one per cent slowdown in the rest of the world has led to an estimated half a percent slowdown in sub-Saharan countries.

Strauss-Kahn warned that lower growth could have serious implications for poverty and potentially also for political stability.

Low-income African countries hardest hit by the world crisis include Angola, Chad, Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Burundi, Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Lesotho and Zambia.

Nepad summit pushes regional integrationBy Liesl Venter

Hundreds of delegates from across Africa descended on the Sandton Convention Centre last week for the first ever Gauteng Nepad Summit.

Bringing together government representatives and business leaders, the Summit aims to provide a platform to promote regional integration in Africa.

Said Summit director Moses Mwanjirah: “The message is brief and simple: Let us maximise the opportunities currently presented to us. Let us walk the path to sustained prosperity together and with a common goal. Let us arrive at the end of this journey as one continent, united as never before.”

An initiative of the Gauteng Economic Development Agency and the Gauteng Provincial Government, the Summit sees the coming together of a wide range of role-players and

stakeholders.“Africa is slowly but surely

ridding itself of the shackles of the past and forging forward to a future of prosperity,” said Gauteng Premier Paul Mashatile in his address. “Yes, Africa has challenges, but there are also many opportunities on this continent. And we are moving forward. This Summit provides a platform for us as Africans to find ways to strengthen Africa’s economics and integrate our strategies of development.”

Mashatile said the Summit was intended to strengthen people to people relations as well as trade and investment. “We are mindful of the global economic crisis of which the negative impact is now being felt on our continent. But our response to it is to say there is a need to strengthen our ties between the countries, to integrate our strategies and to stand together as a continent. Regional economic integration is imperative in these times.”

NPA coughs up for NSRIBy Ray Smuts

Having led the National Sea Rescue Institute a merry dance for months over non-payment of grants – leading the organisation to suspect the sponsorship plug had been pulled – the National Ports Authority has finally pledged to honour its obligations.

This after a frustrated NSRI chief executive, Ian Wienburg, complained in a news report he doubted whether there was anyone at Transnet head office to whom he had not spoken about the overdue money, also that faxes and e-mails had not elicited any response.

Now the NPA, more dependent on the NSRI than almost any other major sponsor, will pay its overdue R100 000 grant for last year as well as the 2009 grant for a similar amount, due by April.

“Transnet was quite upset with me over my media comments and is now at least returning my calls,” Wienburg told FTW last week.

“It seems they are coming to the party again but there’s many

a slip between cup and lip.”What puzzles Wienburg,

though, is a request that the NSRI submit a new application for NPA sponsorship. “One really wonders why one has to do this; it’s almost like a school teacher applying to the principal for permission to go to class.”

Sanjay Govan, port manager for Cape Town, says the sponsorship has “nothing to do” with the port of Cape Town.

“The first I heard was when head office recently asked whether I had pledged the money. The sponsorship, I assume, was okayed by someone at head office and not followed through.”

Sanjay Govan ... ‘Nothing to do with the port of Cape Town.’

Paul Mashatile ...many opportunities on this continent. Iata sets three priorities to boost efficiencyThere are three priorities for the air cargo supply chain, as it searches for greater future efficiencies, according to Giovanni Bisignani, director-general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (Iata).

He headlined them as: Security, e-freight and Cargo 2000.

“Air cargo security costs continue to rise,” he told FTW. “Screening technology is not being optimised and definitions,

requirements and enforcement vary from country to country.”

The association also hit out at the US plans to implement 100% cargo screening in 2010. It described these as “misguided”.

He felt that Iata’s secure freight strategy provided the best solution to the security issue.

It focused on a risk-based approach – with shared responsibility throughout the supply chain.


By Liesl Venter

Transport companies should not under-estimate the importance of a consolidated IT system, said Sylvester Samuel, Arivia.kom customer operations manager.

Addressing the Transport Forum in Johannesburg last week, Samuel said it was essential that companies realised the role an integrated and consolidated IT system could play in reducing cost and increasing efficiency and capacity.

“We have business plans but no strategy for IT, which is often the heart of a business. In today’s era of cost cutting and saving, a consolidated IT system is a necessity.”

Samuel said the benefits ranged from having an improved decision-making system in place to being able to reinvest funds quickly.

“It leads to a saving on your resources and improved security

within any organisation. It is much like your home – if you have one door to your home there is much less of a risk than when you have ten doors.”

Samuel, who does much IT-related work for Transnet, said not having solid systems in place in the long run definitely affected the bottom line. “It

comes down to rands and cents – how long can your organisation run without a consolidated IT system? In other words if the system you have in place goes down now, how long can your company survive?”

He said while many claimed it would just be business as usual, the truth was that most would not survive.

“Companies often say they will just go back to a paper system, but you can never go back. Transnet Freight Rail, for example, cannot release a train from the yard without its consolidated IT system working. Practically that means the ship in the dock is going nowhere until that train arrives. This means penalties. It definitely affects the bottom line.”

According to Samuel, servers and storage platforms, data centres, applications and business processes as well as databases are all areas where one can easily consolidate.

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Iata revises forecasts downThe last air cargo market survey and forecast from the International Air Transport Association (Iata) has proven to be an over-optimistic assessment, with the industry now facing an unprecedented fall in demand and revenues.

“Forecasts made in December, predicting a 5% fall in volumes and 9% revenue decline during 2009,” said the

association, “now look highly optimistic, given January freight tonne kilometres (FTK) levels of minus 23.2%.

“Economic forecasts are now predicting the deepest recession since the 1930s.”

Capacity is being cut and fuel prices have fallen but efforts to shrink the industry’s cost base are struggling to keep pace with the contraction in revenues,

according to Iata.“Recovery is not yet

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Cargo profitability, at least in the US, held up surprisingly well during 2008.

“But,” said Iata, “with revenues collapsing, the outlook is very poor. Heads of cargo expect substantial falls ahead for both freight tonnes and yields.”

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Maersk releases ‘mixed bag’ of results – outlook uncertainBy Alan Peat

In its annual report for 2008, the AP Moller/Maersk group recorded a turnover of over R61.2-billion, and a gross profit of just under R16.5-bn.

This saw revenue up almost 20% on the R51.2-bn of 2007, and profit up over 38.6% on 2007’s R11.9-bn.

Extracted from the group results, the container shipping and related activities showed a moderately positive result, slightly above 2007, according to the report.

Its R28.66-bn revenue was up 11% on 2007; operational

cash flow by 31% at over R1.99-bn; and profit after tax up a whopping 93.4% at R2.05-bn compared to R1.06-bn in 2007.

But 2008 was a mixed year of ups and downs, according to the report.

It said: “The result was negatively affected by significantly higher fuel costs, although to a larger extent than previously compensated for by fuel surcharges on freight rates.

“Increasing freight rates in the first half of 2008 affected the result positively.

“But freight volumes in major trades fell in the last

quarter of the year, causing rates to develop negatively. “

As part of its efforts to cut costs, and get out of

the loss-making scenario it has inhabited in recent times, the group launched its “streamline” initiatives in

January 2008.“This,” said the report,

“entailed non-recurring costs of US$245-million. The initiatives are expected to take full effect over the coming years.”

But AP Moller/Maersk has no high hopes for 2009.

“The outlook for 2009 is subject to considerable uncertainty,” it said, “not least due to developments in the global economy.

“Specific uncertainties relate to developments in container freight rates, transported volumes, the USD exchange rate and oil prices.”

‘Mr Duty Calls’ appointed to ItacA proud claim for FTW, with our “Duty Calls” creator and correspondent, Riaan de Lange, having just been appointed as a part-time commissioner for the department of trade and industry’s International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) for the next three years.

Themba Maseko

of government communications told FTW that this appointment was

confirmed at the cabinet’s last ordinary meeting of the year on March 3 in Pretoria.

At the same meeting, LB Mabaso was appointed as the deputy chief commissioner, and the two other part-time commissioners were named as R Mkhwanazi and M Marokolo.

Gauteng has major role to play in AfricaBy Liesl Venter

Globally we may be in recession, but now is the time for Africa to step up to the challenge and become associated with economic development.

That was the message from Gauteng Economic Development Agency chairman Victor Moche

at the Gauteng Nepad Summit in Johannesburg last week. “This province may be landlocked but it has direct access to every port in the country. Much is being done to upgrade our rail networks while road infrastructure is a priority.”

He said while Africa is usually seen as a continent where war,

instability and turmoil reign, economic integration is now essential to prove to the world that there is much that is positive in Africa.

“This Summit is a platform to mobilise our resources for the activation of the African economy – and in that Gauteng as a province plays

a major role.”He said while imports and

exports were being affected by the global economic meltdown, Gauteng remained committed to seeing businesses develop. “Gauteng is more than just the business engine of South Africa. It is the first place investors come to look for

business opportunity.”He said it was therefore

necessary that the province not only maintain infrastructure to allow for business to grow, but also introduce policies in the areas of economic production, investment and trade that will maximise opportunities for skills transfer and job creation.

Container shipping and related activities showed a moderately positive result.

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Abbreviations of Lines and AgentsASI Asiatic (Hull Blyth)ASL Angola South Line (Meihuizen International/Seascape cc)BEL Beluga Shipping (Mainport Africa Shipping)CHL Consortium Hispania Lines (Seaclad Maritime)CMA CMA-CGM (Shipping Agencies)CMZ Compagnie Maritime Zairose (Safmarine)CSA Canada States Africa Line (Mitt Cotts)CSC China Shipping Container Lines (Seaclad Maritime)CSV CSAV (CSAV Group Agencies SA)COS Cosren (Cosren)DAL Deutsche Afrika Linien(DAL Agency/Safmarine)DEL Delmas Line (John T Rennie)DML Debala Mozambique Line (Mainport Africa Shipping)DSA Delmas ASAF (Century)ESL Ethiopian Shipping Lines (Diamond Shipping)EMC Evergreen Line (Green Africa Ship.)FAY Faymon Shipping (Sea-act Shipping cc)GAL Gulf Africa Lines (King and Sons)GCL Global Container Lines (Freightmarine)GRB GearbulkGSL Gold Star Line (Polaris Shipping)HLC Hapag – LloydHMM Eukor (Diamond Shipping)HSD Hamburg Sud South AfricaHSL H Stinnes Linien (Diamond Shipping)

HOEGH Hoegh Autoliners (ISS Voigt)INM Intermarine (Mainport Africa Shipping)IRISL Islamic Repubic of Iran Shipping Lines (King & Sons)IVS Island View ShippingKEE Keeley Granite (Tern Shipping)KLI K.Line (Freightmarine)LMC Ignazio Messina (Ignazio Messina)LNL Laurel Navigation Line (Polaris Shipping)MAC Macs (King & Sons)MAL Mainport Africa Container Line (Mainport Africa Shipping)MAR Marimed (Marimed Ship.)MAS Mascot Line (Marimed)MBA Maruba (Alpha Shipping)MAS Mascot Line (Marimed Shipping)MAU Mauritius Shipping Corporation (Alpha Shipping)MISC MISC Line (Bridge Marine)MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC)MSK Maersk LineMOL Mitsui Osk Lines (Mitsui Osk Lines)MOZ Mozline (King & Sons)MUR MUR ShippingNDS Nile Dutch Africa Line B.V. (Nile Dutch South Africa)NVQ Navique (Tall Ships)NYK (Mitchell Cotts – NYK Agency)NYK Cool Southern Africa

PAL Pan Africa Line (Seaclad Maritime)PHO (Phoenix Shipping)PIL Pacific International Line - (Foreshore Shipping)PON P & O Nedlloyd (P&O / Ned)Pro ProLine (Bridge Marine)PRU Prudential Line (Alpha Shipping)Saf Safmarine (Safmarine)Sch Southern CharteringSCI Shipping Corp of India (Combine Ocean)SCO Sea Consortium (Bridge Shipping)SHL St Helena Line (RNC Shipping)SMU Samudera Shipping Line (African Marine Ships Agency)SSI Seacape Shipping Inc (Century Ships Agency)TOR Torm Line (Diamond Shipping)TSA Transatlantic (Mitchell Cotts)UAF United Africa Feeder Line (Seaclad Maritime)UASC United Arab Shipping Company (Seaclad Maritime)UCL Ocean Africa Container Lines (Unicorn)UNG Unigear (Gearbulk)Wes Wesborn Maritime (Seaclad Maritime)WWL Wallenius Wilhelmsen (Barwil)Zim Zimstar (Zim Southern Africa) * Notice any errors? Contact Peter Hemer on Cell: 084 654 5510/Fax (011) 704-3015

EASIFINDER GUIDE TO AGENTS AGENT JHB DBN CT PE RBAY EL PTA WBAY Misc. 011 031 021 041 035 043 012 09264 64 Africamarine Ships Agency 450-3314 306-0112 510-7375 - - - - - -

Alpha Shipping Agency (Pty) Ltd 450-2576 304-5363 - - - - - -

Barwil Ship Services 285-0038 277-6500 421-5557 360-2477 797-9950 - - - Saldanha Bay (022) 714-0410

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Bridge Marine 625-3000 460-0700 386-0535 - - - - - -

CMA CGM Shipping Agencies 285-0033 319-1300 911-0939 581-0240 797-4197 - - - -

Combine Ocean 407-2200 328-0403 419-8550 501-3427 - - - - -

Cosren Shipping Agency 622-5658 307-3092 418-0690 501-3400 - - - - -

CSAV Group Agencies SA 407-2288 328-0008 421-4171 - - - - - -

Diamond Shipping 883-1561 570-7800 419-2734 363-7788 789-0437 - - - Saldanha Bay (022) 714-3449

Eyethu Ships Agencies - 301-1470 - - - - - - Mossel Bay (044) 690-7119

Freightmarine Shipping 407-2200 328-0402 419-8550 501-3400 789-1571 - - - -

DAL Agency 881-0000 582-9400 405-9500 398-0000 - 700-8201 - 219-550 -

Galborg 340-0499 365-6800 402-1830 581-3994 788-9900 731-1707 - 202-771 Maputo (092581) 430021/2

Gearbulk - 277-9100 - - - - - - -

Global Port Side Services - 328-5891 - - - - - - -

Green Africa Shipping 574-9000 480-8600 419-9726 581-7023 - - - - -

Hapag-Lloyd 0860 101 260 583-6500 0860 101 260 - - - - - -

Hamburg Sud South Africa 615-1003 334-4777 425-0145 - - - - - -

HUA Hoegh Autoliners (ISS-Voigt) 994-4500 - - - - - - - -

Hull Blyth South Africa - 360-0700 - - - - - - -

Ignazio Messina & Co 884-9356 365-5200 418-4848 581-7833 - - - - -

Independent Shipping Services - - 418-2610 - - - - - -

Island View Shipping - 302-1800 425-2285 - 797-9402 - - - -

ISS-Voigt Shipping 285-0113 207-1451 911-0938 518-0240 797-4197 - - - SaldanhaBay (022) 714-1908

John T. Rennie & Sons 407-2200 328-0401 419-8660 501-3400 789-1571 - - - -

King & Sons 340-0300 301-0711 402-1830 581-3994 788-9900 731-1707 - 219-550 Maputo (0925821) 430021/2

Land & Sea Shipping 679-1651 539-9281 - - - - - - -

LBH South Africa - 309-5959 421-0033 - 788-0953 - - - Saldanha Bay (022) 714-1203

Lloydafrica 455-2728 480-8600 402-1720 581-7023 - - - - -

Macs 340-0499 365-6800 402-1830 581-3994 788-9900 731-1707 - 202-771 Maputo (092581) 430021/2

Maersk South Africa (Pty) Ltd. 277-3700 336-7700 408-6000 501-3100 - 707-2000 - 209-800 -

Mainport Africa Shipping - 202-9621 419-3119 - 789-5144 - - - -

Marimed Shipping 884-3018 328-5891 - - - - - - -

Mediterranean Shipping Co. 263-4000 360-7911 405-2000 505-4800 - 722-6651 335-6980 - -

Meihuizen International 616-0595 202-9621 440-5400 - - - - - -

Mitchell Cotts Maritime 788-6302 302-7555 421-5580 581-3994 788-9933 731-1707 - 219-550 -

Mitchell Cotts Maritime NYK 788-4798 301-1506 421-5580 581-3994 788-9933 731-2561 - 219-550 -

Mitsui OSK Lines SA 601-2000 310-2200 402-8900 501-6500 788-9700 700-6500 - - -

Metall Und Rohstoff 302-0143 - - - - - - - -

Neptune Shipping 807-5977 - - - - - - - -

Nile Dutch South Africa 450-2610 301-2280 421-0409 - - - - - -

NYK Cool Southern Africa - - 913-8901 - - - - - -

Ocean Africa Container Lines - 302-7100 412-2860 - - - - - -

Panargo - 335-2400 434-6780 - 789-8951 - - - Saldanha (022) 714-1198

PIL SA 201-7000 301-2222 421-4144 363-8008 - - - - -

Phoenix Shipping (Pty) Ltd. - 568-1313 - - - - - - -

Quotations 0860-777-999 - - - - - - - -

RNC Shipping - - 511-5130 - - - - - -

Safbulk - - 408-9100 - - - - - -

Safmarine 277-3500 336-7200 408-6911 501-3000 - 707-2000 335-8787 209-839 -

Seascape 616-0593 - - - - - - - -

Sea-Act Shipping cc 472-6266 - - - - - - - -

Seaclad Maritime 442-3777 327-9400 419-1438 501-2600 487-0576 722-0641 - - -

Southern Chartering 302-0000 - - - - - - - -

Transmarine Logistics 450-2399 301-2001 425-0770 - - - - - [email protected]

Transocean Logistics 450-3314 306-0112 510-0370 - - - - - -

Zim Southern Africa 324-1000 250-2222 425-1660/1/2 581-1896 797-9105/7/9 - - - -

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Safmarine Meru 0905 MSK/SAF - 16/3 - - - - TPP 03/04,PGU 05/04,PKG 06/04,CWN 06/04,BLW 06/04,HKG 07/04,SUB 07/04,YOK 08/04,UKB 08/04,HUA 08/04,SRG 08/04,PEN 08/04,

SHA 09/04,BUS 09/04,XMN 09/04,SGN 10/04,NGB 11/04,HPH 11/04,INC 12/04,TAO 15/04,OSA 15/04,NGO 15/04

Iwami 01/02 NYK - - - - - 16/3 SIN 04/04,NGO 22/04,YOK 24/04

Gem 0229-008E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - 17/3 - - - - SIN 02/04,PGU 04/04,PKG 04/04,LCH 05/04,JKT 05/04,SUB 05/04,PEN 05/04,SGN 05/04,DLC 06/04,BLW 06/04,BKK 06/04,KHH 07/04,SRG 07/04,

MNL 07/04,UKB 09/04,TYO 09/04,XMN 09/04,HPH 09/04,SHA 10/04,NGO 10/04,OSA 10/04,NGB 12/04,BUS 12/04,TAO 14/04,TXG 16/04,

YOK 16/04,YTN 17/04,KEL 19/04,TXG 20/04

Mol Dominance 8404B MOL/PIL - - 16/3 - 17/3 - SIN 28/03,HKG 02/04,UKB 06/04,YOK 07/04,NGO 08/04,BUS 10/04,SHA 11/04

Maersk Inverness 0904 MSK/SAF - - - - 18/3 - PKG 28/03,TPP 29/03

Bunga Raya Satu 2 014 CSV/KLI/MIS/PIL - 21/3 - - - - PKG 04/04,SIN 05/04,HKG 09/04,SHA 11/04,BUS 17/04,INC 17/04,KEL 17/04,KHH 17/04,YOK 20/04,NGO 20/04,UKB 20/04

Niledutch Hong Kong 044 NDS - - - - 16/3 - SIN 26/03,TXG 02/04,SHA 05/04

Safmarine Mulanje 0905 MSK/SAF - 27/3 24/3 - 19/3 - TPP 10/04,PGU 12/04,PKG 13/04,CWN 13/04,BLW 13/04,HKG 14/04,SUB 14/04,YOK 15/04,UKB 15/04,HUA 15/04,SRG 15/04,PEN 15/04,


LT Genova 0230-046E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - 24/3 - - 20/3 - SIN 09/04,PGU 11/04,PKG 11/04,LCH 12/04,JKT 12/04,SUB 12/04,PEN 12/04,SGN 12/04,DLC 13/04,BLW 13/04,BKK 13/04,KHH 14/04,SRG 14/04,


YOK 23/04,YTN 24/04,KEL 26/04,TXG 27/04

Rio de la Plata 904E MSK/SAF - - 20/3 - 22/3 - SIN 02/04,HKG 06/04,NGO 10/04,YOK 11/04,BUS 13/04,SHA 15/04

Maersk Innoshima 0902 MSK/SAF - - - - 20/3 - PKG 02/04,TPP 05/04

Msc Kim H912R MSC - - - - 20/3 - SIN 07/04,SHA 13/04,CWN 17/04,HKG 17/04

Kota Lagu 8501B MOL/PIL - 21/3 23/3 - - - BUS 17/01,SIN 04/04,HKG 09/04,UKB 13/04,YOK 14/04,NGO 15/04,SHA 18/04

Engiadina AA386E CMA/CSC/MBA - - - - 22/3 - PKG 01/04,HKG 05/04

CSAV Lonquimay 0002 CSV - - - - 23/3 - SIN 02/04,HKG 06/04,NGB 09/04,SHA 10/04

CSCL Santiago 0002E CSC/HLC/MBA - - - - 24/3 - PKG 05/04,SHA 11/04,NGB 15/04,XMN 16/04,SHK 18/04

Chang Jiang Bridge 013 CSV/KLI/MIS/PIL - 29/3 - - 24/3 - PKG 11/04,SIN 12/04,HKG 16/04,SHA 18/04,BUS 24/04,INC 24/04,KEL 24/04,KHH 24/04,YOK 27/04,NGO 27/04,UKB 27/04

Johanna Russ 19 EAS/SCO - - - - 25/3 - PKG 21/04,XMN 27/04,SHK 29/04

Kota Sabas 014 CSV/KLI/MIS/PIL - - - - 26/3 - PKG 15/04,SIN 16/04,HKG 20/04,SHA 22/04,BUS 28/04,INC 28/04,KEL 28/04,KHH 28/04,YOK 01/05,NGO 01/05,UKB 01/05

CSCL Montevideo 0006E CSC/HLC/MBA - - - - 27/3 - PKG 08/04,SHA 14/04,NGB 15/04,XMN 17/04,SHK 18/04

Maersk Bulan 0902 MSK/SAF - - - - 27/3 - PKG 09/04,TPP 13/04

Msc Sardinia H913R MSC - - - - 27/3 - SIN 14/04,SHA 20/04,CWN 24/04,HKG 24/04

Hanihe 0231-100E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - - - - 27/3 - SIN 16/04,PGU 18/04,PKG 18/04,LCH 19/04,JKT 19/04,SUB 19/04,PEN 19/04,SGN 19/04,DLC 20/04,BLW 20/04,BKK 20/04,KHH 21/04,SRG 21/04,


YOK 30/04,YTN 01/05,KEL 03/05,TXG 04/05

Thai Dawn 090 GRB/UNG - - - - 28/3 - JKT 12/04,MAT 16/04,BKK 19/04

Mol Delight 8602B MOL/PIL - 28/3 30/3 - - - SIN 11/04,HKG 16/04,UKB 20/04,YOK 21/04,NGO 22/04,BUS 24/04,SHA 25/04

Maersk Derince 0905 MSK/SAF - - - - 28/3 - TPP 17/04,PGU 19/04,PKG 20/04,CWN 20/04,BLW 20/04,HKG 21/04,SUB 21/04,YOK 22/04,UKB 22/04,HUA 22/04,SRG 22/04,PEN 22/04,


Maersk Ipanema 0902 MSK/SAF 29/3 - - - - - PKG 16/04,TPP 19/04

Bosphorus Bridge 027 CSV/KLI/MIS/PIL - - - - 30/3 - PKG 18/04,SIN 19/04,HKG 23/04,SHA 25/04,BUS 01/05,INC 01/05,KEL 01/05,KHH 01/05,YOK 04/05,NGO 04/05,UKB 04/05

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OUTBOUND BY DATE - Dates for sailing: 16/03/2009 - 30/03/2009

To: UK, North West Continent & Scandinavia Updated daily on http://www.cargoinfo.co.za

MOL Cullinan 902B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - 21/3 - - - - ALG 03/04,CAS 03/04,CAZ 06/04,LIV 06/04,ORN 06/04,BLA 07/04,VEC 08/04,FOS 10/04,NPK 10/04,AXA 11/04,GIT 11/04,PSD 11/04,

UAY 12/04,ASH 12/04,ASH 14/04,TUN 15/04,GOI 15/04,KOP 15/04,MAR 15/04,SAL 15/04,BEY 16/04,GEM 16/04,SKG 16/04,PIR 17/04,

IST 17/04,TRS 17/04,IZM 19/04,HFA 20/04,MER 20/04

Msc Flaminia 25R HSL/LTI/MSC - 19/3 17/3 - - - VEC 03/04,SPE 08/04,LIV 08/04,GOI 09/04,NPK 09/04,HFA 09/04,FOS 10/04,BLA 13/04,AXA 15/04

CMA-CGM Copernic AA393W CMA/CSC/MBA - - - - 19/3 - CAR 19/04

Dal Kalahari 903B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - 28/3 19/3 - 23/3 - ALG 10/04,CAS 10/04,CAZ 13/04,LIV 13/04,ORN 13/04,BLA 14/04,VEC 15/04,FOS 17/04,NPK 17/04,AXA 18/04,GIT 18/04,PSD 18/04,



Clara Maersk 0902 22/3 - - - - - AGP 16/04,ALG 17/04

Msc Stella 6R HSL/LTI/MSC - 26/3 24/3 - 22/3 - VEC 10/04,SPE 15/04,LIV 15/04,GOI 16/04,NPK 16/04,HFA 16/04,FOS 17/04,BLA 20/04,AXA 22/04

Johanna Russ 19 EAS/SCO - - - - 25/3 - ASH 17/04,HFA 19/04,AXA 20/04

Lars Maersk 903B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - - 26/3 - 30/3 - ALG 17/04,CAS 17/04,CAZ 20/04,LIV 20/04,ORN 20/04,BLA 21/04,VEC 22/04,FOS 24/04,NPK 24/04,AXA 25/04,GIT 25/04,PSD 25/04,



CMA-CGM Orchid AA395W CMA/CSC/MBA - - - - 26/3 - CAR 26/04

Msc France 12R HSL/LTI/MSC - - - - 29/3 - VEC 17/04,SPE 22/04,LIV 22/04,GOI 23/04,NPK 23/04,HFA 23/04,FOS 24/04,BLA 27/04,AXA 29/04


To: Mediterranean and Black Sea Updated daily on http://www.cargoinfo.co.za

MOL Cullinan 902B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - 21/3 - - - - RTM 04/04,TIL 06/04,BIO 06/04,BRV 08/04,LEI 08/04,CPH 09/04,GOT 09/04,HMQ 09/04,OFQ 10/04,HEL 12/04,OSL 15/04

MOL Sassandra 4240A MOL/PIL - 16/3 - - - - LEI 04/04,ANR 06/04,FXT 08/04,LEH 09/04

Msc Flaminia 25R HSL/LTI/MSC - 19/3 17/3 - - - LZI 01/04,FXT 03/04,HMQ 06/04,BRV 07/04,ANR 08/04,BIO 08/04,RTM 10/04,LEH 11/04,LIV 11/04,VGO 14/04,HEL 14/04,LEI 15/04,

KTK 15/04,STO 17/04,KLJ 19/04,LED 22/04

Gannet Arrow 078 GRB - - - - - 17/3 PRU 09/04,ANR 13/04

Dal East London 902B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - 25/3 23/3 21/3 18/3 - LZI 10/04,THP 14/04,ANR 15/04,BRV 17/04,CPH 18/04,GOT 18/04,HMQ 18/04,LEH 19/04,OFQ 19/04,HEL 21/04,OSL 24/04

Dal Kalahari 903B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - 28/3 19/3 - 23/3 - RTM 11/04,TIL 13/04,BIO 13/04,BRV 15/04,LEI 15/04,CPH 16/04,GOT 16/04,HMQ 16/04,OFQ 17/04,HEL 19/04,OSL 22/04

Amber Lagoon 9114 MAC 29/3 26/3 - 20/3 23/3 21/3 VGO 10/04,RTM 15/04,LZI 18/04,HMQ 18/04,PFT 18/04,IMM 18/04,HUL 18/04,BXE 20/04,KRS 20/04,LAR 20/04,ORK 21/04,DUO 21/04,

OSL 21/04,ANR 22/04,OFQ 22/04,CPH 22/04,GOT 22/04,GOO 22/04,GRG 22/04,HEL 22/04,HEL 24/04,KTK 24/04,STO 24/04,BIO 29/04

Mol Dream 3818A MOL/PIL - - - - 21/3 - LEI 11/04,ANR 13/04,FXT 15/04,LEH 16/04

San Andres 903B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - 21/3 - - - - THP 02/04,ANR 03/04

Miraculous Ace 27A MOL - - - 21/3 23/3 - VGO 07/04,ZEE 10/04,BRV 12/04

Msc Stella 6R HSL/LTI/MSC - 26/3 24/3 - 22/3 - LZI 08/04,FXT 10/04,HMQ 13/04,BRV 14/04,ANR 15/04,BIO 15/04,RTM 17/04,LEH 18/04,LIV 18/04,VGO 21/04,HEL 21/04,LEI 22/04,

KTK 22/04,STO 24/04,KLJ 26/04,LED 29/04

Lars Maersk 903B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - - 26/3 - 30/3 - RTM 18/04,TIL 20/04,BIO 20/04,BRV 22/04,LEI 22/04,CPH 23/04,GOT 23/04,HMQ 23/04,OFQ 24/04,HEL 26/04,OSL 29/04

Diamond Land 9115 MAC - - - 29/3 - 29/3 VGO 20/04,RTM 24/04,LZI 27/04,HMQ 27/04,PFT 27/04,IMM 27/04,HUL 27/04,BXE 29/04,KRS 29/04,LAR 29/04,ANR 30/04,ORK 30/04,

DUO 30/04,OSL 30/04,OFQ 01/05,CPH 01/05,GOT 01/05,GOO 01/05,GRG 01/05,HEL 01/05,HEL 03/05,KTK 03/05,STO 03/05,BIO 08/05

Msc France 12R HSL/LTI/MSC - - - - 29/3 - LZI 15/04,FXT 17/04,HMQ 20/04,BRV 21/04,ANR 22/04,BIO 22/04,RTM 24/04,LEH 25/04,LIV 25/04,VGO 28/04,HEL 28/04,LEI 29/04,

KTK 29/04,STO 01/05,KLJ 03/05,LED 06/05

MOL Volta 4040A MOL/PIL - - - - 30/3 - LEI 21/04,ANR 23/04,FXT 25/04,LEH 26/04

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MOL Cullinan 902B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - 21/3 - - - - LPA 31/03

MOL Sassandra 4240A MOL/PIL - 16/3 - - - - LFW 22/03,TEM 23/03,ABJ 26/03,DLA 27/03,TKD 30/03,DKR 30/03,LPA 02/04

Msc Flaminia 25R HSL/LTI/MSC - 19/3 17/3 - - - LPA 27/03,DKR 29/03,ABJ 30/03,TEM 01/04,APP 07/04,TIN 08/04

Kota Anggerik AGK065 MOL/PIL - 17/3 - - - - TEM 23/03,COO 28/03,LOS 31/03,DLA 01/05

Safmarine Luba 0903 MSK/SAF 27/3 22/3 - - 18/3 - MSZ 29/03,BSG 05/04

Clan Amazonas 905W CSC/HLC/MBA/SMU - - - - 19/3 - TEM 28/03,LFW 31/03,TIN 02/04,COO 07/04

Kota Halus 043W GSL/LNL/MOL/PIL - - - - 19/3 - TEM 27/03,COO 30/03,LOS 02/04

Dal Kalahari 903B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - 28/3 19/3 - 23/3 - LPA 07/04

Cape Hatteras 11 MOL/MSC/MSK/OAL/SAF - - - - 20/3 - LUD 28/03

Maersk Jubail 0903 MSK/SAF 20/3 - - - - - ABJ 25/03,TEM 27/03,APP 31/03

Mol Dream 3818A MOL/PIL - - - - 21/3 - LFW 28/03,TEM 30/03,ABJ 02/04,DLA 03/04,LOS 04/04,TKD 06/04,DKR 06/04,LPA 09/04

Clara Maersk 0902 22/3 - - - - - LAD 28/03

Msc Stella 6R HSL/LTI/MSC - 26/3 24/3 - 22/3 - LPA 03/04,DKR 05/04,ABJ 06/04,TEM 08/04,APP 14/04,TIN 15/04

Vega Sachsen 147 NDS - 26/3 - - 22/3 - LAD 30/03,CAB 03/04,SZA 03/04,MAT 04/04,LBV 08/04,DLA 09/04,ABJ 13/04

Msc Agata 699A MSC 29/3 26/3 - - 22/3 - LOB 31/03

Kota Naga NAG001 MOL/PIL - 24/3 - - - - TEM 31/03,COO 04/04,LOS 07/04,DLA 09/05

Kota Hormat HMT123 PIL - - - - 24/3 - LAD 30/03

Hansa Oldenburg 048 NDS - 28/3 - - 25/3 - PNR 02/04,LAD 07/04,CAB 11/04,SZA 11/04,MAT 12/04,LBV 16/04,DLA 17/04,ABJ 21/04,LOB 02/05,MSZ 06/05

Hansa Oldenburg 048 NDS - 28/3 - - 26/3 - PNR 02/04,LAD 07/04,CAB 07/04,BOA 08/04,LBV 08/04,LOB 09/04,MAT 09/04,DLA 09/04,MSZ 12/04,SZA 12/04

Lars Maersk 903B CHL/DAL/MOL/MSK/SAF/TSA - - 26/3 - 30/3 - LPA 14/04

Maersk Pembroke 0903 MSK/SAF 27/3 - - - - - ABJ 01/04,TEM 03/04,APP 07/04

Blue Sky 86/09 ASL - 29/3 - - - - LAD 05/04,MAL 07/04

Northern Felicity 5W GSL - - - - 29/3 - TEM 06/04,LOS 09/04,COO 28/04,LFW 29/04,ABJ 01/05

Senator 2 - - - - 29/3 - DLA 09/04,LBV 12/04,PNR 15/04

Msc France 12R HSL/LTI/MSC - - - - 29/3 - LPA 10/04,DKR 12/04,ABJ 13/04,TEM 15/04,APP 21/04,TIN 22/04

MOL Volta 4040A MOL/PIL - - - - 30/3 - LFW 07/04,TEM 09/04,ABJ 12/04,DLA 13/04,LOS 14/04,TKD 16/04,DKR 16/04,LPA 19/04


To: West Africa Updated daily on http://www.cargoinfo.co.za

To: East Africa Updated daily on http://www.cargoinfo.co.za Iwami 01/02 NYK - - - - - 16/3 MPM 13/03

Msc Selin 63A MSC - - - - 17/3 - BEW 20/03

Msc Stefania 129A MSC - - - - 19/3 - MBA 23/03

Barrier 41 MOL/MOZ/MSK/OAL/SAF - - - - 19/3 - MPM 20/03,BEW 22/03

Ridge 34 MOL/MOZ/MSK/OAL/SAF - - - - 21/3 - MPM 22/03,BEW 24/03,MNC 27/03

Lilac Roller 9805 MAC - - - - 21/3 - MPM 22/03

Francisco Schulte 2A MSC - - - - 22/3 - DAR 27/03,ZNZ 06/04,PMA 06/04

Johanna Russ 19 EAS/SCO - - - - 25/3 - MBA 29/03

Lilac Roller 9806 MAC - - - - 26/3 - BEW 29/03,MBA 04/04

Msc Leila 78A MSC - - - - 26/3 - MPM 27/03,MNC 31/03

Msc Selin 64A MSC - - - - 28/3 - BEW 31/03

Msc Eagle 15A MSC - - - - 29/3 - MBA 03/04

OUTBOUND BY DATE - Dates for sailing: 16/03/2009 - 30/03/2009

Maersk Dabou 908W MSK/SAF - - - - 17/3 - SPB 25/03,SSZ 27/03,BUE 30/03,RIG 01/04,PNG 03/04

Kota Lawa 8901A MOL - - - - 18/3 - SSZ 28/03,BUE 31/03,MVD 02/04,PNG 04/04,SFS 05/04,SSZ 07/04,RIO 09/04

CMA-CGM Copernic AA393W CMA/CSC/MBA - - - - 19/3 - RIO 28/03,SSZ 29/03,BUE 01/04,MVD 03/04,RIG 04/04,SFS 07/04,SAI 13/04,CLL 15/04,PBL 15/04,GYE 19/04,BUN 22/04

NYK Floresta 105W NYK - - - - 20/3 - SSZ 30/03,BUE 02/04,MVD 04/04,NVT 07/04,PNG 08/04

San Aurelio 206s CMA/CSV - - - - 22/3 - SSZ 01/04,PNG 03/04,ITJ 04/04,RIG 06/04

Maersk Danville 909W MSK/SAF - - - - 24/3 - SPB 01/04,SSZ 03/04,BUE 06/04,RIG 08/04,PNG 10/04

Mol Bravery 9031A MOL - - - - 25/3 - SSZ 04/04,BUE 07/04,MVD 09/04,PNG 11/04,SFS 12/04,SSZ 14/04,RIO 16/04

CMA-CGM Orchid AA395W CMA/CSC/MBA - - - - 26/3 - RIO 04/04,SSZ 05/04,BUE 08/04,MVD 10/04,RIG 11/04,SFS 14/04,SAI 20/04,CLL 22/04,PBL 22/04,GYE 26/04,BUN 29/04

Hyundai Challenger 006W NYK - - - - 27/3 - SSZ 06/04,BUE 09/04,MVD 11/04,NVT 14/04,PNG 15/04

Libra Copacabana 210S CMA/CSV - - - - 29/3 - SSZ 09/04,PNG 11/04,ITJ 12/04,RIG 15/04

To: South America Updated daily on http://www.cargoinfo.co.za

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Name of Ship/Voy/Line WBAY CT PE EL DBN RBAY Loading forMsc Voyager 011 MSC/MSK/SAF - 21/3 - - 16/3 - NYC 08/04,BAL 10/04,ORF 11/04,CHU 13/04,FEP 14/04,NAS 15/04,MIA 16/04,POP 16/04,MHH 16/04,GEC 17/04,SDQ 17/04,TOV 17/04,

SLU 18/04,PHI 18/04,GDT 18/04,SJO 19/04,BAS 19/04,VIJ 19/04,RSU 20/04,PAP 20/04,KTN 20/04,HQN 21/04,BGI 21/04,STG 21/04,MSY 23/04

Gem 0229-008E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - 17/3 - - - - LAX 14/04,OAK 17/04,TIW 19/04,BCC 21/04

Safmarine Oranje 003 MSC/MSK/SAF - 28/3 18/3 - 23/3 - NYC 15/04,BAL 17/04,ORF 18/04,CHU 20/04,FEP 21/04,NAS 22/04,MIA 23/04,POP 23/04,MHH 23/04,GEC 24/04,SDQ 24/04,TOV 24/04,


CMA-CGM Copernic AA393W CMA/CSC/MBA - - - - 19/3 - MIA 12/04,POS 13/04,CHU 15/04,ORF 17/04,NYC 18/04,BAL 18/04,MIA 22/04,Kin 24/04

LT Genova 0230-046E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - 24/3 - - 20/3 - LAX 21/04,OAK 24/04,TIW 26/04,BCC 28/04

Msc Roberta 022 MSC/MSK/SAF - - 25/3 - 30/3 - NYC 22/04,BAL 24/04,ORF 25/04,CHU 27/04,FEP 28/04,NAS 29/04,MIA 30/04,POP 30/04,MHH 30/04,GEC 01/05,SDQ 01/05,TOV 01/05,


CMA-CGM Orchid AA395W CMA/CSC/MBA - - - - 26/3 - MIA 19/04,POS 20/04,CHU 22/04,ORF 24/04,NYC 25/04,BAL 25/04,MIA 29/04,Kin 01/05

Hanihe 0231-100E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - - - - 27/3 - LAX 28/04,OAK 01/05,TIW 03/05,BCC 05/05

To: North America Updated daily on http://www.cargoinfo.co.zaOUTBOUND BY DATE - Dates for sailing: 16/03/2009 - 30/03/2009

Gem 0229-008E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - 17/3 - - - - CMB 07/04,NSA 09/04

Nexoe Maersk 0906 MSK/SAF - 16/3 - - - - SLL 29/03,JEA 01/04

Msc Marmara 4A MSC - - - - 19/3 - CMB 28/03,NSA 01/04,IXY 03/04,BQM 05/04,JEA 08/04,SHJ 11/04,AUH 11/04,MCT 11/04,BAH 11/04,DMN 11/04,KWI 11/04,BND 11/04,

DOH 13/04,RUH 18/04

Libra Ipanema 0215 CMA/CSV - 19/3 - - 23/3 - JEA 31/03,DMN 02/04,BND 04/04,NSA 07/04

Msc Stefania 129A MSC - - - - 19/3 - JED 04/04

LT Genova 0230-046E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - 24/3 - - 20/3 - CMB 14/04,NSA 16/04

Nora Maersk 0906 MSK/SAF - 23/3 - - 21/3 - SLL 05/04,JEA 08/04

Johanna Russ 19 EAS/SCO - - - - 25/3 - JIB 08/04,ETH 13/04,AQJ 15/04,CMB 05/05

Msc Carla 70A MSC - - - - 26/3 - CMB 04/04,NSA 08/04,IXY 10/04,BQM 12/04,JEA 15/04,SHJ 18/04,AUH 18/04,MCT 18/04,BAH 18/04,DMN 18/04,KWI 18/04,BND 18/04,

DOH 20/04,RUH 25/04

TBN 0217 CMA/CSV - 26/3 - - 30/3 - JEA 07/04,DMN 09/04,BND 11/04,NSA 14/04

Hanihe 0231-100E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - - - - 27/3 - CMB 21/04,NSA 23/04

Kota Hakim 041E GSL/LNL/MOL/PIL - 28/3 - - - - NSA 12/04,JEA 20/04

Nysted Maersk 0906 MSK/SAF - 30/3 - - 28/3 - SLL 12/04,JEA 15/04

Msc Eagle 15A MSC - - - - 29/3 - JED 15/04

To: Middle East, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka Updated daily on http://www.cargoinfo.co.za

Safmarine Meru 0905 MSK/SAF - 16/3 - - - - FRE 08/04,AKL 13/04,TRG 14/04,NPE 15/04,LYT 15/04,LYT 16/04,TIU 17/04,POE 17/04,SYD 17/04,TRG 17/04,MLB 18/04,NSN 19/04,

NPL 19/04,BSA 22/04,ADL 22/04

Gem 0229-008E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - 17/3 - - - - BSA 13/04,SYD 15/04,MLB 18/04

Turandot EE904 WWL - - 17/3 18/3 19/3 - FRE 01/04,MLB 05/04,PKL 08/04,BSA 10/04

Safmarine Mulanje 0905 MSK/SAF - 27/3 24/3 - 19/3 - FRE 15/04,AKL 20/04,TRG 21/04,NPE 22/04,LYT 22/04,LYT 23/04,TIU 24/04,POE 24/04,SYD 24/04,TRG 24/04,MLB 25/04,NSN 26/04,

NPL 26/04,BSA 29/04,ADL 29/04

Msc Gabriela 153A MSC - - - - 19/3 - FRE 02/04,ADL 03/04,MLB 07/04,SYD 10/04,TRG 15/04,LYT 17/04

LT Genova 0230-046E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - 24/3 - - 20/3 - BSA 20/04,SYD 22/04,MLB 25/04

Msc Kim H912R MSC - - - - 20/3 - FRE 04/04,ADL 05/04,MLB 09/04,SYD 12/04,TRG 16/04,LYT 18/04

Hoegh Tokyo 36 HUA - - - 26/3 27/3 - FRE 07/04,MLB 11/04,PKL 14/04,BSA 16/04,TRG 20/04,NPE 21/04,WLG 23/04,LYT 24/04

Hanihe 0231-100E COS/EMC/HSD/MBA - - - - 27/3 - BSA 27/04,SYD 29/04,MLB 02/05

Msc Sardinia H913R MSC - - - - 27/3 - FRE 11/04,ADL 12/04,MLB 16/04,SYD 19/04,TRG 23/04,LYT 25/04

Maersk Derince 0905 MSK/SAF - - - - 28/3 - FRE 22/04,AKL 27/04,TRG 28/04,NPE 29/04,LYT 29/04,LYT 30/04,TIU 01/05,POE 01/05,SYD 01/05,TRG 01/05,MLB 02/05,NSN 03/05,

NPL 03/05,BSA 06/05,ADL 06/05

Msc Aurora 229A MSC - - - - 30/3 - FRE 13/04,ADL 14/04,MLB 18/04,SYD 21/04,TRG 26/04,LYT 28/04

To: Australasia Updated daily on://www.cargoinfo.co.za

Safmarine Meru 0905 MSK/SAF - 16/3 - - - - PLU 25/03

Turandot EE904 WWL - - 17/3 18/3 19/3 - LPT 23/03

Msc Gabriela 153A MSC - - - - 19/3 - PLU 24/03,PDG 26/03,LON 28/03,DIE 30/03,MJN 30/03,TMM 01/04

Safmarine Mulanje 0905 MSK/SAF - 27/3 24/3 - 19/3 - PLU 01/04

Msc Kim H912R MSC - - - - 20/3 - PLU 24/03,PDG 26/03,DZA 28/03,DIE 30/03,TMM 01/04

Francisco Schulte 2A MSC - - - - 22/3 - MUT 02/04,YVA 03/04

Msc Sardinia H913R MSC - - - - 27/3 - PLU 31/03,PDG 06/04,DZA 07/04,TMM 09/04,DIE 17/04

Maersk Derince 0905 MSK/SAF - - - - 28/3 - PLU 08/04

Msc Aurora 229A MSC - - - - 30/3 - PLU 04/04,PDG 06/04,TMM 09/04,LON 15/04,DIE 17/04

To: Indian Ocean Islands Updated daily on http://www.cargoinfo.co.za

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