Ship&Offshore | Issue 05/2022
Ship agent sets out guidelines for operations in Africa
The diverse nature of countries, port and terminals, cargoes, ship types and business methods across the African continent generate significant challenges for shipowners and operators. That is why it is important to have the support of a significant ship agency with a combination of continent-wide representation and good local connections. This was the recent message from Inchcape Shipping Services’ (ISS) area general manager, Africa, Adrian Richter. “Our greatest asset is our people, with in-depth local knowledge, skills and passion, as well as the right attitude, motivation and leadership to handle this 24/7 business and the diverse challenges of voyage transits on the continent,” Richter commented....