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GOOD NEWS: South African Cherry Exporters Remain Optimistic Despite Frost: South Africa's cherry industry is demonstrating resilience ....

Weather Disruptions and Supply Chain Pressures: This week, weather has significantly impacted operations in KwaZulu-Natal, with intermittent disruptions at the port. On a local front, members of the All-Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa (ATDF ASA) have announced intentions to begin a nationwide strike...

The South African logistics industry is grappling with escalating challenges, placing strain on businesses nationwide. Transnet, a central player in the sector, faces increasing scrutiny as its operational issues have been linked to business closures...

This week, South African ports are facing significant operational challenges due to weather disruptions, equipment shortages, and congestion. Cape Town and Durban are particularly affected. ...

Durban’s port operations were brought to a standstill yesterday due to high winds (90 kms/h), further exacerbating ...

Durban’s port operations were brought to a standstill yesterday due to high winds (90 kms/h), further exacerbating existing delays for importers, exporters, and transporters. The recent court decision halting the Philippine company ...

As we enter October, with just 85 days left until Christmas, there's good news—fuel prices are dropping again. However, we must stay vigilant for potential disruptions during Golden Week in China (October 1st–7th), as business activity will slow significantly...

It’s been quite a week with snow, a holiday, and more all packed into just a few days. The arrival of snow at the start of spring caught many of us off guard, but after the challenging weather we've faced at the ports, nothing surprises us anymore....

Last week, we provided an on-the-ground report about Transnet being taken to court by AP Moller. Stay tuned, as the outcome could impact you either positively or negatively....