On this Youth Day, June 16th, we honor the incredible strength, resilience, and potential of the young people of South Africa. Today, it commemorates the brave actions of the students in 1976, whose courage and determination ignited a movement for equality and...
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...
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...
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...
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala described the progress made in the R72-million upgrade of Mkhuze Airport on Tuesday as “a welcome booster shot” for the provincial economy. He made the remarks on the sidelines of his Operation Siyahlola (following up on our...
Airfreight rates out of China to leading international destinations have fallen 30% since their December 13 peak of $15.13 per kilogram. According to air cargo tracker, TAC Index, that rate to the United States was at an all-time high but has since sharply decreased...
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