market intelligence
The best of the GPS e-newsletter Each month Sassda rounds up a selection of global and local market intelligence articles that are sent to our members in an easy-to-read package of content. They’re designed to highlight pockets of potential growth in demand for stainless steel. Here are some of the best articles from the last few issues...
No charges for environmental crimes - NPA won’t prosecute Karpowership case The Director of Public Prosecutions in Pretoria has declined to bring charges against the environmental consultants who helped Karpowership SA bypass environmental regulations. A case was opened in May 2021 by the Environmental Management Inspectorate (aka Green Scorpions) which investigates environmental crimes. It relates to Karpowership’s 2020 attempt to bypass the complex process of obtaining environmental permits. At the time, the country was in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic and Karpowership’s environmental consultants claimed that this “emergency” was a good reason to grant Karpowership an exemption under Section 30A of the National Environmental Management Act (Nema)… Read more
Inept African ports miss chance as Red Sea attacks reroute ships Africa’s inefficient and ageing ports are hampering the continent’s chances of capitalising on a surge in ship traffic that’s avoiding attacks by Houthi rebels through the Red Sea, logistics experts said. The number of vessels sailing around the southern tip of Africa is up 85% from the first half of December 2023, when the Iran-backed, Yemen-based terrorists intensified their attacks on ships, according to Clarksons Research. Some of the biggest beneficiaries are ports in South Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Namibia, all of which have seen volumes rise… Read more
Gardens of Stainless Steel Located outside the Chinese city of Nanjing, the Jiangsu Garden Expo
recreates famous classical gardens from across Jiangsu province. The 3.5 km park is an outstanding example of regenerating a degraded environment into a living museum furnished with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. Stainless steel features prominently throughout the Expo… Read more
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