by FATS Marketing | Jun 22, 2023 | International News, RSA News
Headline consumer inflation cooled for a second consecutive month in May to 6,3% from 6,8% in April, Statistics South Africa has reported. May’s reading is the lowest since April 2022 when the rate was 5,9%. The month-on-month change in the consumer price index...
by FATS Marketing | Jun 12, 2023 | International News
The dramatic decline in shipping lines’ earnings before interest and taxes (Ebit) in Q1 reflects the fast-normalising trade pattern of the past few months. And while there were indications of a weakness in the market in the second half of 2022, which has...
by FATS Marketing | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
A major South African importer has criticised the Port of Durban for its “notorious” poor performance and congestion woes, noting that some lines are now bypassing the harbour. Hudaco Industries, which specialises in the importation and distribution of high-quality...
by FATS Marketing | Jan 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
2022 is likely to see a replay of last year’s serious port disruptions – and exporters have been warned to be aware and be prepared. Citrus Growers’ Association CEO Justin Chadwick has advised stakeholders in his weekly newsletter that the performance of South African...
by FATS Marketing | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
The perishables market is seeing new headwinds as a shortage of reefer equipment persists. Consequently, reefer freight rates are reaching a new high, and some perishable products are being priced out as the transportation cost exceeds their selling price. Since...
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