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Umm, They ‘Lost’ This Superyacht
03 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The award-winning superyacht, ‘My Song’, was on the way to defend a prestigious title when things went very pear-shaped.
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These Self-Driving Cranes Are Pretty Darn Impressive [Videos]
14 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Given the advancements we have seen with self-driving cars, it was only a matter of time until cranes were in on the action.
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The World’s Biggest Container Ship Is Quite Something [Video]
11 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The OOCL Hong Kong currently holds the title of world’s biggest container ship and, at 191 317 metric tons, it’s a bit of a monster.
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South Africans Are Snapping Up Container Houses At Around R250k A Pop [Images]
13 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
More and more people are ditching large houses for inexpensive and environmentally friendly “tiny homes”, made out of shipping containers.
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Infographic Shows How China Has Become “Heavyweight Champion Of World Shipping”
29 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Every day, right around the world, millions of goods pass through various ports of entry. As you might have guessed, China’s numbers are staggering.
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The Biggest Online Deals For Second Hand Luxury Brands (Burberry, Ralph Lauren Etc.)
24 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
We can’t all afford brand new designer goods. If you shop around, though, you can find very good deals on second hand luxury brands.
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There’s A Good Reason People Insure Their Cargo Ship Loads [Video]
05 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Turns out watching cargo ship fails can be quite enjoyable to watch from a distance. It’s also a good reminder of why people put such a premium on insurance.
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Buying Christmas Prezzies From Overseas? Read This First
04 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Sometimes the perfect gift can only be found online. If you’re ordering from overseas, however, you better get ready to jump through some hoops.
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10 Classic ‘Expectation Vs Reality’ Online Shopping Fails
18 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
We’ve compiled some of the worst ‘expectation vs reality’ online shopping fails out there. Don’t worry, sometimes it’s OK to have a chuckle at somebody else’s expense.
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NotPetya – The Cyberattack That Took Down Some Massive Global Companies
29 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
NotPetya is a malicious malware born out of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and it managed to humble some pretty big names.
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“White Gold”: Exporting Fynbos Is Now Proving Very Lucrative
05 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
With its silvery white baubles and longer lifespan, there’s a particular species of fynbos that is proving very popular overseas.
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Finally, There’s Someone At Customs Who Can Actually Get Your Parcel Through
29 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have ever ordered something from overseas, you’ll know that the battle only really starts when the parcel touches down on SA soil. Then the red tape begins.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Chaos At Durban Harbour Yesterday [Videos]
11 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
During Durban’s monster storm, a massive cargo ship ran aground and all hell broke loose. It took a pretty adept rescue operation to turn this one around.
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This Automated, Crewless Cargo Ship Looks Like Every Pirate’s Dream [Video]
15 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It was only a matter of time before the world’s first autonomous cargo ship was announced, but we can’t help feeling that there’s a risk they’re not addressing.
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The Next Cape Town Property Battle Might Be Over Industrial Space
10 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone knows property prices in Cape Town are shooting through the roof, but the new struggle might be the one for decent industrial space.
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The Biggest Mistake Import / Export Entrepreneurs Make
17 Aug 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It is estimated that around 70% of local businesses fail within the first year, and one of the biggest stumbling blocks is dealing with the red tape.
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