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LINER SHIPPING, VLBCS AND THE CASCADING EFFECT |
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| Do you utilise VLBCs in any of your SADC services? | | | | If yes to the question above, please specify the name of the service. | | | | Please indicate the frequency of this service. | | | | Which port(s) within the SADC region do you currently utilise for VLBCs? | | | | Which port(s) would you consider utilising in the next 5 years for VLBCs? | | | | Do you currently use dedicated berths for liner services? | | | | Please comment on the global trend towards larger container vessels and the effect the cascading effect will have on African ports. | | | | How do your major clients influence the routing of cargo? | | |
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Please complete the following table regarding port productivity:
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Please indicate the relative rating you assign to the following criteria concerning the port of Walvis Bay:
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Please indicate the relative rating you assign to the following criteria concerning the port of Cape Town:
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Please indicate the relative rating you assign to the following criteria concerning the port of Ngqura:
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Please indicate the relative rating you assign to the following criteria concerning the port of Durban:
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Please indicate the relative rating you assign to the following criteria concerning the port of Maputo:
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Please indicate the relative rating you assign to the following criteria concerning the port of Dar es Salaam:
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Please indicate the relative importance you assign to the following criteria when selecting a transshipment port.
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As African ports develop and become more efficient in handling larger vessels, we will see an increase in transshipment traffic and a decrease in road transport. |
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| If you agree with the statement above, what percentage increase in transshipment traffic do you predict? | | | | If you disagree, please expand on your answer. | | |
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| For the South African Service, which port do you utilise as your transshipment hub port? | | | | What size vessels do you use for this service? | | | | How many vessels do you use for this service? | | | | How often do you provide this service? | | |
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| For the South African Service, which port do you utilise to service your feeder network? | | | | What size vessels do you use for this service? | | | | How many vessels do you use for this service? | | | | How often do you provide this service? | | |
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| Is the port of Ngqura a feasible transshipment hub port for trade along the South-South East trade route? Please expand on your answer | | |
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Which other port(s) could fulfill the role of a transshipment hub port servicing the South-South East trade route (Select all that apply)? |
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Which other port(s) could fulfill the role of a transshipment hub port within the SADC region (Select all that apply)? (Select all that apply)? |
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Please rate the magnitude of external risk (piracy and terrorism) for the ports listed below according to the following security levels:
Level 1 – Ship and port facilities operate as normal Level 2 – There is a heightened risk of a security incident Level 3 – There is a probable or imminent risk of a security incident
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The South African Maritime Safety Authourity (SAMSA) is calling for cabotage laws to be passed, where South African-flagged fleet will carry cargo between its ports. The African Union (AU) is also in favour of passing cabotage law under the African Maritime transport charter.
Please answer questions 1-6 in relation to cabotage law and policy. |
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| How do you perceive the proposed cabotage policy in your industry? | | |
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| What effect will the cabotage policy have on the coastal shipping volumes of containerised cargo? | | |
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| What effect will the cabotage policy have on your provision of logistics services? Eg: The use of public warehouses for the collection and distribution of cargo. | | |
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| If implemented, will you provide your own coastal feeder service under South African registered ships? | | |
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Under the proposed cabotage policy, what size containerised vessels will you operate for coastal shipping? |
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From the list below, which ports will be given priority under the cabotage policy?(Select all that apply)? |
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Future developments and General |
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| What are the biggest challenges you experience when using SADC ports? | | | | What makes a good port? | | |
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How do you see the SADC port business developing over the next 5-10-15 years?
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| Are there any new opportunities SADC ports should consider in the future? | | | | Comments/Suggestions: | | |
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