The countdown has begun! In just two weeks, manufacturing leaders, industry experts, policymakers and business decision-makers will come together at the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit 2026 to explore the opportunities, challenges and developments shaping the future of manufacturing in the Western Cape…
It has been an extremely interesting week as the mid-terms loom in the USA on the 3rd November and SA goes to the polls the following day, 4th November...
Containers are up by +2% this week; air cargo is up by +8%...
Re: Potential Loss of US–SA Trade Deal. As my recent correspondence with the Presidency indicates, I wish to reiterate the importance of South Africa’s continued eligibility for...
Durban Gateway Terminal is showing signs of recovery following the Navis N4 migration, although the practical test remains whether each shipment can move from vessel arrival to release, collection, and delivery without avoidable delay. Port planning indicators checked today shows...
What an exciting fortnight this has been for Exporters Western Cape, attending the 25th anniversary of the annual Tralac conference in Sandton on 8th & 9th with focus on the AfCFTA which is moving forward at a rapid pace...
We are sharing the latest version of the cargo report. The following highlights are worth noting: 1. DGT Current Update — as of 15 October...
Dear Colleagues With just over a week to go, this is a reminder of our October function onWednesday 28th in the Auditorium of Webber Wentzel, 15th floor, ConventionTower, Heerengracht. (onsite parking provided) Our guest speaker is Simon Freemantle, Political Analyst…
We saw a huge increase in the price of fuel last week which has added to the pain of importing and exporting and on top of this, as we report on what happens at the port, the figures may show 14 days as they do this week in Durban but the reality on ...