
Brace yourselves! Delays and disruptions continue to plague South African ports, with skyrocketing shipping costs adding fuel to the fire. These challenges, unfortunately, show no signs of abating soon, impacting the entire South African economy, but wait, there's more to the story...
Read MoreLogistics News Update – 3rd July 2024
We start off this week with our new Government in place, as the dust has now settled lets get on with the business of growing our economy....
Read MoreGOOD NEWS MONDAY – 1st July 2024
Back on June 11th, we reported a significant rise in sea freight rates [see previous news 11/06]. However, the situation has become even more concerning. In South Africa, we've witnessed a staggering 240% increase...
Read MoreLogistics News Update – 26st June 2024
As we conclude our 1st week of GNF, the new energy is palpable and we are on the cusp of greatness...
Read MoreGOOD NEWS FRIDAY – 21st June 2024
It’s time to plan to work within an “abnormal” situation to create our new “normal” when it comes to import and export planning...
Read MoreLogistics News Update – 21st June 2024
There are 2 ways of addressing the current news that the PoCT has reached rock bottom status, in accordance with the World Bank data...
Read MoreWhat can we learn from the PoCT’s new global ranking – the Good & the Bad!
The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, port congestion, and high demand for goods in China are causing container rates to surge. Maersk and other carriers are...
Read MoreLogistics News Update – 11th June 2024
By the time you read this, many of the votes would’ve been counted and our 1st winter rain has fallen, this is certainly something to celebrate...
Read MoreGOOD NEWS FRIDAY – 31st May 2024
A sincere thank you to our incredible fruit industry who provided valuable insight into this highly successful part of the Western Cape economy...
Read MoreGOOD NEWS THURSDAY – 23rd May 2024