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Lack of progress feeds the AfCFTA sceptics
Eight months after the much-touted African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came into being on January 1, traders have reason to ask themselves whether the world’s biggest economic bloc has changed anything at all.

Monday’s planned march sparks new concern over looting
Supply chain interests are concerned that a march planned in opposition to President Cyril Ramaphosa could result in possible looting, arson, malicious damage to property, barricading of roads, clashes between protesters and police, as well as attacks on police stations and trucks.

Shipping container rates are continuing to skyrocket, and as ocean trade approaches its peak season, some market participants think the situation is likely to linger until mid-2022.
Shipping container rates are continuing to skyrocket, and as ocean trade approaches its peak season, some market participants think the situation is likely to linger until mid-2022.

Cargo big or small, wide or tall, whatever the kind, Let FATS Take The Load Off Your Mind!
For Freight imports and exports, looking for Agility and flexibility, needing Transport support and Services reliability we Forwarding African Transport Services, commonly known as FATS can assist you.

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Hi to all our clients, partners & friends
I would just like to send my condolences to any of you who may have lost a loved one or friend or colleague during the past year due…

Cargo big or small, wide or tall, what ever the kind, Let FATS Take The Load Off Your Mind!
For Freight imports, looking for Agility and flexibility, needing Transport support and Services reliability we at FATS can assist you through Durban.

Latest World News: MV Ever Green Wedged In the Suez Canal Starts To Move!
The latest: MV Ever Green Wedged In the Suez Canal Starts To Move! We’re sure many of you have heard already, but a super container vessel, The MV Ever Green, which is longer than four football fields, was wedged diagonally across the Suez Canal, causing world supply...

Needing a Door-To-Door Service? Let FATS Help You.
When considering to place your next order with your international supplier, ensure you consider FATS to assist with a Door-To-Door service. Whether it be by SEA / AIR / ROAD and no matter how big or small. Purchasing your stock & utilising FATS’s Door-To-Door...

Needing Pipe Imports? Here’s How F.A.T.S Can Assist You!
Offering a very structured service to suit our client needs for their regular imports, FATS has completed several shipments of importation of pipes from the Far East on their behalf. These consignments require clear organisational skills and FATS is your answer...

Why Should You Make F.A.T.S Your Freight Forwarder of Choice
F.A.T.S. originated from an idea to provide an expert solution to clients wishing to conduct business in Africa. Although originally providing transport services into Africa, F.A.T.S. soon found that a total logistics solution unique into Africa was needed by...