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Green efficiency key to sustainable global trade
[Signe Bruun Jensen] The maritime industry needs to grow responsibly and sustainably... read


Aviation
Qantas straps a fifth engine on to a jumbo
A QF63 from Sydney to Johannesburg took off with an extra passenger on board - a 10 tonne Rolls Royce engine. With its four powerful engines... read
Low cost airline price war to continue

Carin Smith

The low-cost airline market in South Africa is set to remain very competitive in 2016, but consumers could likely expect a slight increase in fares... read
Distribution
New alliance to speed implementation of WTO deal
Launching a major partnership, three leading private sector organisations have joined forces to support the effective implementation of the landmark TFA... read
Import/Export
SA bulk exports up 7.3% in 2015 to record 168-million tons

Helmo Preuss

SA's bulk export volumes rose 7.3% in 2015 to a record 168-million tons (Mt) after only a 2.6% gain in 2014 and a 2.8% rise in 2013, data from the TNPA showed... read
Railway
New trains to wait for infrastructure upgrades
The Passenger Rail Agency of SA says infrastructure for its new trains procured in a huge R51bn deal, will be ready six months after the trains begin testing next month... read
Transport
SAA and Prasa both facing another bumpy ride this year

Andiswa Maqutu

State-owned transport companies South African Airways (SAA) and the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) have had a turbulent past year... read
International
Boeing achieves record deliveries in 2015
As Boeing enters its centennial year, it has delivered more commercial airplanes than ever with 762 commercial airplanes delivered in 2015... read
Etihad Airways opens advanced aviation clinic for employees
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, opened the doors to a new world-class medical facility in Abu Dhabi for its employees... read
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Government news
Gordhan passes the test on SAA
An announcement by the Treasury in December offered rare relief in a torrid month, on the date that was the deadline for it to sign off on a revised deal SAA had done with Airbus... read
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