Heavy cargo dominates South Africa-West Africa route: cargo volumes, especially heavy liftings, on the South Africa-West Africa sea route have grown very considerably and are likely to continue growing over the medium term. Tom Nevin reports on the shipping challenges this situation entails.(Ports and Harbours)(Report) From: African Business | Date: June 1, 2008| Author: Nevin, Tom | COPYRIGHT 2008 IC Publications Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Africa-focused shipping company Safmarine says it has witnessed a double digit increase in break-bulk liftings from South Africa for the period 2006/2007 and the outlook remains positive considering the number of large-scale projects in the pipeline. These include the construction of an LNG plant in the port of Soyo on the Angolan coast. The company operates a liner-type MPV (Multi-Purpose Vessel) service from South Africa to selected West African destinations.

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